What Type of Tree Diagram is Needed to Solve this Probability Problem?

  • Thread starter Thread starter seiferseph
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Probability
Click For Summary
A tree diagram is essential for visualizing the probability problem presented. It helps in organizing outcomes and calculating probabilities, especially when dealing with skewed tests, such as a 95% accuracy rate. Users are encouraged to simplify calculations by using a reference number, like 100, to make understanding easier. The discussion emphasizes the importance of clearly defining desired outcomes versus all possible outcomes. Utilizing a tree diagram effectively can clarify the complexities of the probability scenario.
seiferseph
Messages
102
Reaction score
0
Physics news on Phys.org
What is probability?

\frac{desired outcome}{allpossibleoutcomes}

If you don't like to keep the percentages, use and easy number to reference, like 100 people. Remember that the test is skewed. If the test is 95% accurate, how well that affect the testing?
 
just got it, thanks.
 
The book claims the answer is that all the magnitudes are the same because "the gravitational force on the penguin is the same". I'm having trouble understanding this. I thought the buoyant force was equal to the weight of the fluid displaced. Weight depends on mass which depends on density. Therefore, due to the differing densities the buoyant force will be different in each case? Is this incorrect?

Similar threads

  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
2K
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Replies
10
Views
3K