Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

The speed of a car is found using measurements of the distance travelled and the time taken. The distance is recorded as $200\ \text{m}$, with an uncertainty of $\pm 2\ \text{m}$. The time is recorded as $10.0\ \text{s}$, with an uncertainty of $\pm 0.2\ \text{s}$. What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated speed?

  • A$\pm 0.5\%$
  • B$\pm 1\%$
  • C$\pm 2\%$
  • D$\pm 3\%$

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