The Probability That a System Is in a Particular State

question 20

Multiple Choice

The probability that a system is in a particular state after a large number of periods is

• A)independent of the beginning state of the system.
• B)dependent on the beginning state of the system.
• C)equal to one half.
• D)the same for every ending system.

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Definitions:

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