What Makes a Coin Flip Predictable or Random?

Imagine you're flipping a coin. If it's perfectly balanced and you throw it just right, it might land the same way every time, like magic! But if you give it a wobbly toss or use a weird coin, it might feel like luck is choosing for you. A coin flip can be predictable or random, depending on how it's flipped and what kind of coin you're using.

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Examples

  1. Flipping a balanced penny gently on your hand always lands on heads.
  2. Tossing a bent coin high into the air makes it feel like luck decides the result.
  3. A coin that’s been dropped from a height has unpredictable results.

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