4. A fire detection device uses 3 temperature-sensitive cells acting independently of each other in such a manner that any one or more may actuate the alarm. Each cell possesses a probability of 0.8 of activating the alarm when the temperature reaches 100°C or more. Find the probability that the alarm will function when the temperature reaches 100°C or more.

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4. A fire detection device uses 3 temperature-sensitive cells acting independently of each other in such
a manner that any one or more may actuate the alarm. Each cell possesses a probability of 0.8 of
activating the alarm when the temperature reaches 100°C or more. Find the probability that the alarm
will function when the temperature reaches 100°C or more.
Transcribed Image Text:4. A fire detection device uses 3 temperature-sensitive cells acting independently of each other in such a manner that any one or more may actuate the alarm. Each cell possesses a probability of 0.8 of activating the alarm when the temperature reaches 100°C or more. Find the probability that the alarm will function when the temperature reaches 100°C or more.
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