PhanthomJay said:What is the probability of a fair coin landing on its edge after being tossed by an unbiased tosser? Is there a way to calculate this? Usually the coin will land either heads or tails, but once in awhile, even when not in the Twilight Zone, it will land on its edge...how much is 'once in a while'? No walls allowed which the coin might lean against...just an unbiased floor...
The probability of a coin landing on its edge after a fair toss is extremely low, with some sources estimating it to be around 1 in 6000 tosses. This is because the weight distribution of a coin is not evenly balanced, making it difficult for it to land on its edge.
No, it is not possible for a coin to consistently land on its edge after multiple tosses. The probability of a coin landing on its edge remains the same for each toss, so it is highly unlikely for it to happen consistently.
The main factor that affects the likelihood of a coin landing on its edge is the weight distribution of the coin. A coin with a more symmetrical weight distribution is more likely to land on its edge compared to a coin with an uneven weight distribution.
There have been documented cases of coins landing on their edge after a fair toss, but it is rare and often disputed. In most cases, the coin may have been slightly tilted or caught on an object, causing it to balance on its edge.
There is no specific technique that can guarantee a coin to land on its edge. However, some techniques, such as spinning the coin instead of flipping it, may increase the chances of it landing on its edge due to the added centrifugal force.