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What is an irrational number? Give an example.
Think of numbers like √n that cannot result in a simple fraction.
Who was Aryabhata?
Recall his contributions to mathematics from your readings.
What type of number is √2?
Think about whether √2 can be simplified into a fraction.
True or False: Aryabhata's approximation of √2 is still relevant today.
Consider how foundational contributions in math carry through time.
Explain how irrational numbers were used in ancient Indian architecture. Reference Baudhayana’s contributions.
Consider how precision in measurements can influence the overall stability of architectural designs.
Discuss Aryabhata’s method for calculating the value of π and its relevance to understanding irrational numbers.
Think about how the circumference of a circle relates to irrational numbers like π.
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