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.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Pregunta oberta 1
Why does the total length appear in the denominator for theoretical probability?
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Pregunta oberta 2
When finding probability using line segments, why are segments lengths added together?
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Pregunta oberta 3
How can you find the probability of not landing a ball on a colored segment?
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