Flipping a coin isn't actually 50/50

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iiistarkiii · 9 years ago · FIRST

I have a hard time believing this seeing as there are so many different variables controlling which side lands up

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guest · 9 years ago

Also, in a series of 1000 flips, you will have a run of 6 heads in a row or 6 tails in a row.

guest · 9 years ago

Plus there is still the small chance that it will land on its edge (provided the surface is flat)

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deleted · 9 years ago

That's not how probability works

fire_is_hot · 9 years ago

I think they are talking about the physics, not the probability.

bethorien · 9 years ago

both of these are scientifically sound. also if you are wondering the reason for the penny one is the heads side has more weight than the tails side so it nomally lands face down.

jimmoriarty · 9 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJr1FCB0P4

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Flipping a coin isn't actually 50/50

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