Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

(a)[1]

Explain what the accuracy of a measured value means.

(b)

Two solid cubes, A and B, are measured so that the density of the materials they are made from can be determined. Table 1.1 gives the measurements for cube A.

(b(i))[2]

Show that the density calculated for the material of cube A is $8.7 \times 10^3\,\text{kg m}^{-3}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the percentage uncertainty in the density of the material of cube A.

(b(iii))[2]

The density of the material of cube B is given as $9.2 \times 10^3\,\text{kg m}^{-3} \pm 6\%$. State and explain whether cube A and cube B could be made from the same material.

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