Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft
by loehnsberg on Wednesday December 04, 2024 @09:45AM
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As they are using blocks (that cover a square area), I don‘t understand why use MC when you can actually compute the ratios directly based on the area covered by blocks that are less or equal some distance from a defined center - other than it being more fun to use slime ofc.
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Re:Approximating Mathematical Constants Using Minecraft
by the12354 on Wednesday December 04, 2024 @10:08AM
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"This article is a proof of concept that Minecraft can be used in higher education. We should note that the goal of this article is not to have the most accurate approximations possible, the goal is to inspire people to have fun while learning about various mathematical topics."