It turns out there is a slight advantage in calling for the side that is on the up side before it's flipped.
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OT. Calling Coin Flips
Jan 08, 2024
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I forgot what side it is on a coin that is heavier than the other so that gives a very slight advantage and I do mean slight.
Probability dictates the use of a "fair coin". I don't imagine very many of those exist in the real world.
Oh, wait! I have one right here next to my frictionless pulley.
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