Definition:Pythagoras's Constant

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Definition

Pythagoras's constant is sometimes used to mean $\sqrt 2$, the square root of $2$.


Decimal Expansion

$\sqrt 2 \approx 1 \cdotp 41421 \, 35623 \, 73095 \, 04880 \, 16887 \, 24209 \, 69807 \, 85697 \ldots$


Source of Name

This entry was named for Pythagoras of Samos.


Historical Note

Definition:Pythagoras's Constant/Historical Note