Two Coins Are Tossed Randomly onto a Table

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two coins are tossed randomly onto a table. The macrostate is defined as the number of heads showing, which can be 0, 1, or 2. A microstate is a specification of the outcome of each individual coin. What value for the number of heads has the greatest number of possible microstates?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2

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Definitions:

Bromine

A halogen element with the symbol Br and atomic number 35, known for its reddish-brown color and use in flame retardants and other chemicals.

Isotope

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses.

Neon

Neon is a chemical element with symbol Ne and atomic number 10, known as a noble gas that exhibits a distinct reddish-orange glow when used in lamps and advertising signs.

Synthetic Element

An element that is not found naturally on Earth and can only be created artificially in a laboratory or nuclear reactor.