Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

The value of $x$ is to be found using the equation $x = P - Q$. $P$ is recorded as $1.27 \pm 0.02\,\text{m}$. $Q$ is recorded as $0.83 \pm 0.01\,\text{m}$. Calculate the percentage uncertainty in $x$ to one significant figure.

  • A$0.4\%$
  • B$2\%$
  • C$3\%$
  • D$7\%$

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