Four Coins Are Tossed Randomly onto a Table

question 42

Multiple Choice

Four coins are tossed randomly onto a table. The macrostate is defined as the number of heads showing, which can be 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. 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
• D) 3
• E) 4

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

The study of abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be indicative of mental illness.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is considered typical or normal within a population or society.

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Social Norm Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate the unwritten rules or expectations of society or a social group.