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Strike a Chord (..Any Chord) (Posted on 2003-10-09)

What is the probability that a randomly drawn chord will be longer than the radius of the circle?

Prove it.

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| Comment 11 of 51 |

If we're supposed to prove it, the puzzle is impossible. To prove something, we can't assume anything. We don't have enough information. Of course, this being probability, I might be wrong on this.

Posted by Tristan on 2003-10-09 18:38:29

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