calculus??????

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  1. kingcarrot

    kingcarrot Registered Senior Member

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    What is the circumference of an ellipse with major radius 6 and minor radius 5
     
    kingcarrot, Aug 24, 2006
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  3. Absane

    Absane Rocket Surgeon Valued Senior Member

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    Absane, Aug 24, 2006
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    Absane Rocket Surgeon Valued Senior Member

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    The problem is that in general you cannot calculate the exact value (unless you got good numbers.. perhaps if it is a circle). There are plenty of approximation formulas out there, but the exact equation is an infinite series.
     
    Absane, Aug 24, 2006
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  7. James R

    James R Just this guy, you know? Staff Member

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    How far have you got in solving this problem so far?
     
    James R, Aug 25, 2006
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