Suppose the Probability of a Power Outage at a Nuclear

question 89

Multiple Choice

Suppose the probability of a power outage at a nuclear power plant on a single day is the same
Every day of the year.Also the probability of having a power outage on a single day does not
Increase or decrease the probability of a power outage on another day.Which of the following
Distributions would you use to determine the probability that a power outage will occur next
Monday?

• A) Binomial distribution.
• B) Poisson distribution.
• C) Normal distribution.
• D) Hypergeometric distribution.

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Definitions:

Gametic Isolation

A mechanism of reproductive isolation where the gametes (egg and sperm) of different species are unable to fuse or recognize each other, preventing fertilization.

Hybrid Zones

Geographic areas where different species or genetic populations meet and breed, resulting in offspring with mixed characteristics.

Parental Environment

The external conditions and stimuli influenced by parents that contribute to the development and behavior of their offspring.

Rare

Not common or frequent; unusual.