The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #47080   Message #701195
Posted By: GUEST
30-Apr-02 - 11:25 AM
Thread Name: BS: Matha questions (Math?)
Subject: RE: BS: Matha questions (Math?)
It is geometrically impossible to "square a circle" using the time-honored classical implements ( straightedge and compasses. )

It is, however, absurdly easy to construct a square with an area which approximates that of any given circle, to as close a tolerance as necessary.