I Toss a Penny and Observe Whether It Lands Heads

question 42

Multiple Choice

I toss a penny and observe whether it lands heads up or tails up. Suppose the penny is fair; that is, the probability of heads is 1/2 and the probability of tails is 1/2. This means that:

• A)every occurrence of a head must be balanced by a tail in one of the next two or three tosses.
• B)if I flip the coin many, many times, the proportion of heads will be approximately 1/2, and this proportion will tend to get closer and closer to 1/2 as the number of tosses increases.
• C)regardless of the number of flips, half will be heads and half will be tails.
• D)All of the answer options are correct.

Understand the principles of seismic wave behavior, including refraction and reflection.

Comprehend methods and technologies used to study Earth's subsurface and crust.

Recognize the diverse factors influencing seismic wave velocities.

Identify features indicating fault locations and geological structures.

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