Uncertainties Flashcards

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1
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How do you find percentage uncertainty?

A

+/- absolute uncertainty / value x100

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How do you find the combined uncertainty when adding er taking away?

A

Add the absolute uncertainties

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How do you find the combined uncertainty when multiplying or dividing?

A

Add the percentage uncertainties

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How do you find the combined uncertainty when raising to a power?

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( Absolute uncertainty /value) X power X100

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