1)A missile protection system consists of n radar sets operating independently, each with probability 0.9 of detecting an aircraft entering a specified zone. (All radar sets cover the same zone.) If an airplane enters the zone, find the probability that it will be detected if a) n = 2 b) n = 4 c) How large must n be if it is desired to have probability 0.99 of detectingan aircraft entering the zone?

1)A missile protection system consists of n radar sets operating independently, each with probability 0.9 of detecting an aircraft entering a specified zone. (All radar sets cover the same zone.) If an airplane enters the zone, find the probability that it will be detected if a) n = 2 b) n = 4 c) How large must n be if it is desired to have probability 0.99 of detectingan aircraft entering the zone?

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Chapter7: Quantum Mechanics

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