Coin Flip
Flips a virtual coin for a fair fifty-fifty outcome. Handy when you have no coin to hand and a decision needs settling.
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Input
Result
- Result
- Tails
- Timestamp
- 11:59:03 PM
About
What the Coin Flip does
Each flip is independent, which is worth remembering when a run of the same result appears. Five heads in a row does not make tails more likely next time — the coin has no memory, and expecting a correction is the gambler's fallacy.
How it works
Using the Coin Flip
- 1Trigger the flip.
- 2A random outcome is generated.
- 3Values are split evenly between heads and tails.
- 4The result is displayed.
- 5Flip again for an independent result.
Use cases
What people use it for
- Settling a decision between two options
- Choosing who goes first in a game
- Demonstrating probability when teaching
- Breaking a deadlock quickly
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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