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Estimated π

Buffon's Needle

10x
50
Total needles:0
Crossing:0
Not crossing:0
π estimate:-
Actual π:3.14159265...
Error:-

The Paradox

Drop a needle of length L onto parallel lines spaced D apart. The probability it crosses a line is:

P = 2L / (πD)

So π = 2L·N / (D·C) where N = total needles, C = crossings. A physical experiment can estimate π!