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Estimating π with the Monte Carlo Method

π ≈ 0.000000

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This simulation demonstrates the Monte Carlo method to estimate π (pi). The idea is simple but powerful: we randomly place points inside a square that contains a circle. By seeing how many points land inside the circle compared to the total, we can estimate π using the formula: π ≈ 4 × (points in the circle / total points). Each point appears in real time, and the estimate updates dynamically. It’s a great way to see how math can be visualized intuitively with programming and interactive graphics.

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