How Do You Calculate Pi By Throwing Frozen Hot Dogs?
• Select a food item to throw. There are a couple of qualifications. First, it must be long, thin, and straight, like a frozen hot dog, for example. Second, it must be a reasonably stiff item. Third, it should be somewhere between 15 to 20 cm (6-8 inches) long; the experiment can be performed otherwise, but read on, and you will see why this size is optimal. There are lots of other items that fit these criteria including Otter Pops, celery, and churros. (If you simply can’t come to grips with throwing perfectly good food, see the Tips section for some additional ideas.) • Select the spot from which to throw your mathematical cuisine. You will probably need about 180-300 cm (6-10 feet) in front of you, as you will be throwing straight ahead. • Clear the area. The place at which you are throwing should be devoid of objects that your food item could possibly run in to. So, if you are throwing in your kitchen, consider moving the table into another room or at least throwing in such a way t
