Calculating Probability Using a Pinball Simulation

Calculating Probability Using a Pinball Simulation

Shoot a pinball to compare the theoretical calculation with the experimental probability of the ball landing in the chosen region.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

自由形式の質問1

Why does the total length appear in the denominator for theoretical probability?

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自由形式の質問2

When finding probability using line segments, why are segments lengths added together?

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自由形式の質問3

How can you find the probability of not landing a ball on a colored segment?

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