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Aparallel system functions whenever at least one of its components works. consider a parallel system of n components, and suppose each component works independently with probability 0.5. find the conditional probability that component n works given that the system is working

The ksp expression for the system pbcl2(s) pb+2(aq) + 2 cl-(aq) is: [pbc12][pb+2][2cl-] [pb+2][cl-]2 [pb+2][2cl-]2 [pbcl2][pb+2][cl-]2 [pb+2][2cl-]2[pbcl2]

Ametal rod needs to be 9 feet and 5.5 inches in length. the sections of the poles being used are each 1 foot and 10.5 inches long. how many 1ft 10.5in sections would be needed to complete the 9ft 5.5in metal rod? and how many inches of material will be left?