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Question

A component has a strength of 8000 psi and a standard deviation of 1200 psi. It needs to withstand a load with a mean value of 5000 psi and a standard deviation of 500 psi. Both strength and load are normally distributed. What is the probability of failure for the component?

Options

  • A0.0174
  • B0.0104
  • C0.0059
  • D0.0014

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