Calculating Probability Using a Pinball Simulation

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Determine a simple probability using geometric figures.

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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.

Putting It All Together

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

Offene Frage 1

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

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Offene Frage 2

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

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Offene Frage 3

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

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