UNCERTAINTIES Flashcards
1
Q
what is absolute uncertainty
A
a measurement showing how large the uncertainty actually is. has the same units as the quantity being measured
2
Q
what is percentage uncertainty
A
absolute uncertainty divided by the measured value expressed as a percentage
3
Q
how do you calculate percentage uncertainty
A
uncertainty/measured value. x100
4
Q
calculate absolute uncertainty
A
max-min/2
