Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

A micrometer is employed to measure the diameters of two cylinders. Diameter of first cylinder $= 12.78 \pm 0.02\ \text{mm}$ Diameter of second cylinder $= 16.24 \pm 0.03\ \text{mm}$ The difference between the two diameters is then worked out. What is the uncertainty in this difference?

  • A$\pm 0.01\ \text{mm}$
  • B$\pm 0.02\ \text{mm}$
  • C$\pm 0.03\ \text{mm}$
  • D$\pm 0.05\ \text{mm}$

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