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The life time, in years, of a type of small electric motor
Chapter 4, Problem 6E(choose chapter or problem)
The lifetime, in years, of a type of small electric motor operating under adverse conditions is exponentially distributed with \(\lambda=3.6\). Whenever a motor fails, it is replaced with another of the same type. Find the probability that fewer than six motors fail within one year.
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{lambda}3.6
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
The lifetime, in years, of a type of small electric motor operating under adverse conditions is exponentially distributed with \(\lambda=3.6\). Whenever a motor fails, it is replaced with another of the same type. Find the probability that fewer than six motors fail within one year.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
{lambda}3.6
ANSWER:
Solution:
Step 1 of 2:
The lifetime of a small electric motor, operating under adverse condition is exponentially distributed with .If a motor fails it will be replaced with another of same type.
We have to find the probability that fewer than six motors fail within one year.