Buffon's Needle

Buffon’s Needle is a probability experiment that estimates the value of pi by dropping a needle onto a lined surface. Imagine lines spaced evenly apart on a table, and you randomly drop a needle of a known length onto it. By counting how often the needle crosses a line compared to the total number of drops, you can calculate pi using a specific formula. This experiment links geometry, probability, and estimation, illustrating how randomness can be used to approximate mathematical constants. It’s a practical way to connect theoretical math with real-world experiments.