A radioactive mass emits particles according to a Poisson process. The probability that no particles will be emitted in a two-second period is 0.5.
a. What is the probability that no particles are emitted in a four-second period?
b. What is the probability that no particles are emitted in a one-second period?
c. What is the mean number of particles emitted per second?
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a. conductive current b. ground fault c. current path d. grounded conductor
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a. expansion b. injection c. decompression d. compression
Which type of air spring is mounted on a pedestal?
A. Single convoluted B. Double convoluted C. Reversible sleeve D. Jounce block