The Approximate Value of π Is 3

question 27

Multiple Choice

The approximate value of π is 3.1415927. Which of the following experimentally determined values is the most accurate?

• A) 3.14
• B) 3.3245
• C) 3.412114
• D) 3.247

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Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that exits the right ventricle of the heart, dividing into the left and right pulmonary arteries to carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery that runs down the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Ascending Aorta

The ascending aorta is the initial section of the aorta, arising from the left ventricle of the heart and carrying oxygenated blood to the body.

Thoracic Aorta

The section of the aorta that passes through the thorax, supplying blood to the chest wall and thoracic organs.