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Let X denote the vibratory stress (psi) on a wind turbine blade at a particular wind speed in a wind tunnel. The article “Blade Fatigue Life Assessment with Application to VAWTS” (J. of Solar Energy Engr., 1982: 107–111) proposes the Rayleigh distribution, with
as a model for the X distribution.
a. Verify that f (x; θ) is a legitimate pdf.
b. Suppose θ = 100 (a value suggested by a graph in the article). What is the
c. What is the probability that X is between 100 and 200 (again assuming θ = 100)?
d. Give an expression for P(X ≤ x).
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