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Unfair Dice
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| Ivars Peterson (MathTrek) | |
| Dice represent an intriguing example of the interplay between randomness, chance, and physical law. The simplest mathematical model of a standard die is based on the assumption that the die is a perfect cube. A cube has six faces, and each face has an equal probability of coming up--one in six (1/6). A store-bought die, however, isn't really a perfect cube... | |
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| Levels: | Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College |
| Languages: | English |
| Resource Types: | Articles |
| Math Topics: | Probability, Physics |
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