What is the Probability of a Coin Toss Avoiding Lines in 2D Cartesian Plane?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the probability of a coin, with diameter d, landing on a 2D Cartesian plane without intersecting specific lines defined by the equations y=mx+c and (x/a)+(y/b)=1. Participants emphasize the need to restrict the area of consideration, as a uniform distribution cannot be applied to the entire Euclidean plane. The conversation highlights the challenge of finding a solution for both the 2D case and the broader Euclidean context. Clarifications are made regarding the nature of the second equation, which represents a line with intercepts on the axes. The thread seeks to explore these probability calculations further.
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Well I am doing a minor project on dimensions and probablity.Please friends try this out:-----------

A coin of diameter d is tossed randomly onto the rectangular cartesian plane .
What is the probablity that the coin does not intersect any line whose equation is of the forms :-------
(a) y=mx+c
(b) (x/a)+(y/b)=1

I am trying first with 2-D figure but if I get a proper answer I can find for euclidean plane too.
 
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(b) is also a line. I assume you mean to square the x and y.

Obviously, you need to somehow restrict the area you're working with. You cannot use the entire euclidean plane as there exists no uniform distribution over it.
 
Ziox,You are right about your point on euclidean plane.I have not yet thought about that.But buddy, (b) is the intercept form of a line which cuts off intercepts a and b from x and y-axis respectively.Have you tried the (a) part ?
 
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