Calculating Probability Using a Pinball Simulation
Shoot a pinball to compare the theoretical calculation with the experimental probability of the ball landing in the chosen region.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
Why does the total length appear in the denominator for theoretical probability?
Task 3
When finding probability using line segments, why are segments lengths added together?
Task 4
How can you find the probability of not landing a ball on a colored segment?