The relative humidity Y, when measured at a location, has a probability density function given by [ky³(1−y)², 0≤y ≤ 1, elsewhere. f(y) = 0, a Find the value of k that makes f(y) a density function.

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.1: Continuous Probability Models
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The relative humidity Y, when measured at a location, has a probability density function given by
[ky³(1−y)², 0≤ y ≤ 1,
elsewhere.
f(y) =
0,
a Find the value of k that makes f (y) a density function.
Transcribed Image Text:The relative humidity Y, when measured at a location, has a probability density function given by [ky³(1−y)², 0≤ y ≤ 1, elsewhere. f(y) = 0, a Find the value of k that makes f (y) a density function.
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