Re: [Phys-l] You can bet this guy did the math on this one

[Bernard Cleyet <bernardcleyet@redshift.com>]

Yes, it is a great exercise in statistics and error analysis.  Could  
be introduced as a balance between prize money and assurance one hits  
the tub.  i.e. the smaller the tub the more money.

bc would put the slide next to a lake (An illustration of the  
positive correlation of caution and age.)

p.s. I don't think I'd get near that thing.


On 2009, Aug 26, , at 07:49, Wendy K Adams wrote:

> It would still make a great assignment for your students to try and  
> figure
> out why it can't be real.
>
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> Jeff Marx
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> Darn - It looked like he had so much fun!
>
> Oh well, back to reality.
>
> Thanks,
>             Jeff
>
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