Physic AP question I suppose to estimated how many corn Kernel are in a a 2litter bot

Discussion in 'Kernel Questions' started by dermate, Nov 27, 2010.

  1. dermate

    dermate New Member

    I suppose to estimated how many corn Kernel are in a a 2 litter bottle could some one help me please. Thank You
    please also show an equation for finding the number
     
    dermate, Nov 27, 2010
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  2. id10t

    id10t Member

    I'd compute the volume of a random sample of individual kernels. Then get the average, and standard deviation, then remember that 68% of a population will be within one standard deviation of the average. Then get the volume of the 2 liter bottle, and do some division.
     
    id10t, Nov 28, 2010
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