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Question #41801
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Let be a continuous random variable taking values in the interval . Its probability density function satisfies the integral equation: for all . Let be the event that the roots of the quadratic equation (in variable ) are real. Let be the event that satisfies the inequality: Find the conditional probability .
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Concepts Behind This Question
Conditional Probability Constraints|Leibniz Rule for Differentiation under Integral|Even and Odd Function Symmetry
Why This Question Is Tricky
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This question tests the synthesis of calculus and probability.
The primary trap lies in the evaluation of the event .
Students often attempt to integrate the complex function or incorrectly assume it contributes a non-zero value, leading to erroneous bounds for .
Recognizing that the integrand is an odd function evaluated over symmetric limits immediately collapses the integral to zero.
This realization is critical, as acts as the normalization constant for the conditional probability.
Furthermore, applying Leibniz's rule correctly to extract the PDF and solving the discriminant inequality for act as rigorous secondary filters.
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| Subject | Mathematics |
| Chapter | Probability - Class 12 |
| Concept | Conditional Probability Constraints |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |