Math Problem Statement
List the elements of the sample space defined by the experiment.
Toss a coin twice.
{H, T}{1H, 2H, 1T, 2T, H1, H2, T1, T2} {HH, HT, TH, TT}{1, 2, H, T}{1H, 2H, 1T, 2T}
Solution
The sample space of an experiment is the set of all possible outcomes. For the experiment of tossing a coin twice, we list all the combinations of heads (H) and tails (T) that can occur.
Given that we are tossing a coin twice, the possible outcomes are:
- Both tosses result in heads: HH
- The first toss is heads, and the second toss is tails: HT
- The first toss is tails, and the second toss is heads: TH
- Both tosses result in tails: TT
So, the correct sample space is:
{HH, HT, TH, TT}
Would you like further details or have any questions?
Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:
- What is the probability of getting exactly one head in two coin tosses?
- How does the sample space change if you toss the coin three times?
- What is the probability of getting two heads in two coin tosses?
- How would the sample space look if the coin was biased?
- Can you extend this concept to a situation where you toss three different coins?
Tip: In probability, the sample space is essential for calculating the likelihood of events, as it encompasses all possible outcomes of an experiment.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9