The Transportation Manager for the State of New Jersey Has

question 23

Multiple Choice

The transportation manager for the State of New Jersey has determined that the time between arrivals at a toll booth on the state's turnpike is exponentially distributed with λ = 4 cars per minute. Based on this, the average time between arrivals is:

• A) 15 seconds.
• B) 12 seconds.
• C) 25 seconds.
• D) 4 minutes.

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Definitions:

Aromatic

Relates to organic compounds that contain one or more planar rings of carbon atoms with delocalized π electrons, providing unique stability and chemical properties.

Tropylium Bromide

A chemical compound featuring a tropylium ion, which is positively charged, paired with a bromide ion.

AntiAromatic

Describes compounds that have cyclic, conjugated electron configurations but do not follow Hückel's rule, often being less stable.

Flat

Referring to a surface or shape having a smooth, even, and continuous plane without any significant curvature or elevation.