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.

Öppen fråga 1

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

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Öppen fråga 2

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

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Öppen fråga 3

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

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