Concept explainers
a.
To calculate:
Probability that break will occur in the first
a.
Answer to Problem 8MCQ
Probability that break will occur in the first
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Length of tightrope:
Calculations:
It is given that line has equal chance of breaking anywhere along its length.
The first
Therefore, the probability that a break will occur in the first
b.
To calculate:
Probability that break will occur within
b.
Answer to Problem 8MCQ
Probability that break will occur within
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Length of tightrope:
Calculations:
The line has an equal chance of breaking anywhere along its length.
The first and last
Thus, probability that a break will occur within
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