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Compute expected arc length on a circle
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October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Take the unit circle (radius , centered at the origin) and choose three points independently and uniformly at random on its circumference. The three chosen points split the circle into three circular arcs. Let be the arc length (measured along the circumference) of the arc that contains the fixed point (angle 0). Compute .
Overview: This problem tests geometric probability, circular order statistics, and computing expectations of continuous random variables. See the full interview experience where this question appeared.
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