The velocity of a particle in a gas is a random variable X with probability distribution fx(x) = 32x²e-4x x >0. The kinetic energy of the particle is Y = 1mX². Suppose that the mass of the particle is 64 yg. Find the probability distribution of Y. (Do not convert any units.)

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Section5.6: Exponential And Logarithmic Equations
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The velocity of a particle in a gas is a random variable X with probability distribution
fx(x) = 32x²e-4x
The kinetic energy of the particle is Y = 1/mX². Suppose that the mass of the particle is 64 yg.
Find the probability distribution of Y. (Do not convert any units.)
x >0.
Transcribed Image Text:The velocity of a particle in a gas is a random variable X with probability distribution fx(x) = 32x²e-4x The kinetic energy of the particle is Y = 1/mX². Suppose that the mass of the particle is 64 yg. Find the probability distribution of Y. (Do not convert any units.) x >0.
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