document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1180143>Question 1180143</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> An electric clock is stopped by a power failure.  What is the probability  that the second hand is stopped between the 7 and the 11?  I am overthinking this and need a little guidance and help, please. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "From 7 to 11 is 4/12=1/3 of the circle on a 12-hour clock.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "The second hand is equally likely to stop anywhere; the probability that it stops between the 7 and the 11 is 1/3.<br><BR>\n" );
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