The Speed of College Tennis Player Jaron Jackson's First Serve

question 55

Multiple Choice

The speed of college tennis player Jaron Jackson's first serve averages 125 mph, with a standard deviation of 4 mph.The distribution of Jaron's serve speed is normal.Jaron's opponent today figures he can handle a serve speed up to 132 mph.If this is the case, what proportion of Jaron's serves will his opponent not be able to handle?

• A).0989
• B).0324
• C).0401
• D).0201
• E).0034

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Definitions:

Bonds Formed

The creation of chemical bonds between two or more atoms leading to the formation of molecules or compounds.

Bond Dissociation Energies

The energy required to break a specific chemical bond in a molecule, indicating the bond's strength.

Carbon-bromine Bond

The covalent bond formed between a carbon atom and a bromine atom, often seen in organobromine compounds.

Methyl Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to a methyl group, -CH3, often involved in organic reactions.