Which of these statements regarding the mathematical constant, pi is incorrect?
- Pi is transcendental
- People compete to see who can memorize the most digits of pi
- Lars Erickson wrote a symphony based on pi
- By using larger and larger computers we can one day find the exact value of pi
Answer
The correct answer is D) By using larger and larger computers we can one day find the exact value of pi.
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