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pallidin
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Curious, since dice have varying indentations per side(one, two, three, four, five, six), is a dice(die?) not more apt to settle with the single "one spot" down on the table?
Roll of the Dice: Number Probability
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In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of a dice landing with the single "one spot" down on the table due to varying indentations on each side. It is mentioned that casino dice are made to take this into account, but it may not be the case for all dice. The speaker also suggests that calculating the chances of the one spot landing face down could be profitable in a game of craps. Finally, it is mentioned that perfecting dice throwing technique may not necessarily give an advantage, as it is ultimately a matter of chance.
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jcsd
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It depends, casino dice are made to take into account the paint, indentations, etc, though I dioubt all dice are made that way.
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Gza
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Pallidin, I was curious how your analysis led you to conclude that the one spot would land face down. It would be an interesting problem to calculate (maybe even profitable at your local neighborhood game of craps 
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bozo the clown
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the little diff in mass between the sides is practically irrelevant, i think you'd have to perfect your dice throwing technique for many years for it just give you slight edge
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Gza
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it wouldn't be a matter of technique so much as it would be a matter of chance. The tendency to land on anyone side increasing more than the others leads to better chances at guessing that side.
1. What is "Roll of the Dice: Number Probability"?
"Roll of the Dice: Number Probability" is a mathematical concept that calculates the likelihood of certain numbers appearing when rolling a pair of dice. It is often used in games and gambling to determine the odds of winning.
2. How do you calculate the probability of rolling a certain number?
The probability of rolling a certain number can be calculated by dividing the number of ways that number can be rolled by the total number of possible outcomes. For example, when rolling two dice, the probability of rolling a 7 is 6 out of 36 (6/36) because there are 6 ways to roll a 7 out of 36 total outcomes.
3. What is the probability of rolling doubles?
The probability of rolling doubles is 1 out of 6 (1/6) because there is only one way to roll doubles (rolling the same number on both dice) out of six total outcomes when rolling two dice.
4. How does the probability change if more than two dice are rolled?
The probability of rolling a certain number changes when more than two dice are rolled because there are more possible outcomes. For example, when rolling three dice, the probability of rolling a 7 is 15 out of 216 (15/216) because there are 15 ways to roll a 7 out of 216 total outcomes.
5. Can you use "Roll of the Dice: Number Probability" in real-life situations?
Yes, "Roll of the Dice: Number Probability" can be used in real-life situations to calculate the odds of certain events occurring. For example, it can be used in sports betting to determine the likelihood of a certain team winning based on past performance and probability calculations.
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