Rules for combining % uncertainties Flashcards
1
Q
how to find % uncertainty from absolute
A
(absolute uncertainty / value) x100
2
Q
what happens to the uncertainty when the value is squared
A
% uncertainty x 2
3
Q
what heppends to absolute uncertainty when x or / by a constant
A
x or / absolute uncertainty
4
Q
what happens to unceratainty when + or - measurements
A
add absolute uncertainties
5
Q
what happens to uncertainties when x or / by measurments
A
add percentage uncertainties
