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    Calculating mean and variance of probability

    Homework Statement Given a 30% failure rate, what is the mean number of students who fail, and what is the variance? There are 8 students in the course. Homework Equations I think these are the correct equations: Mean = Probability * Number of students Variance = Sum from i=1 to 8 of...
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    What Velocity is Needed for a Rocket Pilot to Reach a Star in One Year?

    Homework Statement The pilot of a rocket wants to reach a star in 1 year. The rocket is currently on Earth. The star is 4 light years away, measured from an observer on Earth. What velocity is needed for the pilot to reach the star in a year in the pilot's/rocket's time? Homework Equations...
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