The statistical quantities average value and root-mean-square value can be applied to any distribution. Figure P18.82 shows

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The statistical quantities €œaverage value€ and €œroot-mean-square value€ can be applied to any distribution. Figure P18.82 shows the scores of a class of 150 students on a 100-point quiz.

(a) Find the average score for the class.

(b) Find the rms score for the class.

(c) Which is higher: the average score or the rms score? Why?


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University Physics with Modern Physics

ISBN: 978-0133977981

14th edition

Authors: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman

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