We have a rod of length l which. We break it at 1 random point to get 2 pieces. We again break the piece of the rod to the left at a random point. What is the probability that these points form a valid (non-zero area, planar) triangle?

We have a rod of length l which. We break it at 1 random point to get 2 pieces. We again break the piece of the rod to the left at a random point. What is the probability that these points form a valid (non-zero area, planar) triangle?

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