buffon: Buffon's needle
In benjcunningham/rcarlo: Monte Carlo simulations
Description
Usage
Arguments
Value
Examples
Description
This function simulates the mathematics problem, Buffon's needle,
proposed by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
Usage
1
buffon(drops, w = 2, n = 1)
Arguments
drops
The number of needle drops to simulate.
w
The width of the boards or distance between lines.
n
The length of the needle.
Value
A rational approximation of π, calculated as drops / hits.
Examples
1
buffon(10000)
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Description Usage Arguments Value Examples
Description
This function simulates the mathematics problem, Buffon's needle, proposed by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
Usage
1 | buffon(drops, w = 2, n = 1)
|
Arguments
drops |
The number of needle drops to simulate. |
w |
The width of the boards or distance between lines. |
n |
The length of the needle. |
Value
A rational approximation of π, calculated as drops / hits.
Examples
1 | buffon(10000)
|
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