#4. A radioactive isotope emits an average of 2 particles per second. What is the probability of waiting more than 2 seconds for the next particle to be emitted? Solve this problem using both the Poisson and the Exponential.

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#4. A radioactive isotope emits an average of 2 particles per second. What is the
probability of waiting more than 2 seconds for the next particle to be emitted?
Solve this problem using both the Poisson and the Exponential.
Transcribed Image Text:#4. A radioactive isotope emits an average of 2 particles per second. What is the probability of waiting more than 2 seconds for the next particle to be emitted? Solve this problem using both the Poisson and the Exponential.
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