Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

When making reasonable estimates of physical quantities, which statement is incorrect?

  • AThe frequency of sound can be of the order of $ ext{GHz}$.
  • BThe wavelength of light can be of the order of $600\,\text{nm}$.
  • CThe Young modulus can be of the order of $10^{11}\,\text{Pa}$.
  • DBeta radiation is associated with one unit of negative charge.

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