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Tau (mathematics)

The number τ (/ˈtaʊ, ˈtɔː, ˈtɒ/ ⓘ; spelled out as tau) is a mathematical constant that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius. It is exactly equal to 2π and approximately equal to 6.283185.

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Algebraic form
Decimal
6.28318531...
Rationality
irrational
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τ

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Algebraic form · 1
Tau (mathematics) → 2π
Decimal · 1
Tau (mathematics) → 6.28318531...
Rationality · 1
Tau (mathematics) → irrational
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Tau (mathematics) → τ

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Tau (mathematics)Decimal6.28318531...1.00infobox
Tau (mathematics)Rationalityirrational1.00infobox
Tau (mathematics)Symbolτ1.00infobox

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