Problem #PRU-65293

Problems Probability and statistics Probability theory Discrete distribution Algebra Trigonometry Inverse trigonometric functions Mean values

Problem

In the centre of a rectangular billiard table that is 3 m long and 1 m wide, there is a billiard ball. It is hit by a cue in a random direction. After the impact the ball stops passing exactly 2 m. Find the expected number of reflections from the sides of the table.