Circle Explorer (2010-Jul-30 17:54 EDT)

by MrSteve <mrsteve>

Description

Observe the perimeters of inscribed and circumscribed polygons approach pi as the number of sides increases. The perimeter units are normalized so the diameter of the circle is 1. Using Triangles to create regular polygons

(Modified from "pi" by <rcaton>)

Subject

Mathematics

Target Age

Ages 4 and older

Region

North America

Comments

by <> (2010-Sep-03 7:42 EDT)
More information on how to use at: http://etoys4teachers.blogspot.com/2010/07/circle-explorer-exploring-area-of.html

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