Find a constant C such that p is a probability density function on the given interval and compute the probability indicated. p(x) = C / sqrt(1 - x^2) on (-1, 1) (Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed.) C = P(-sqrt(2)/2 <= X <= sqrt(2)/2) =
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