Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

(a)[2]

Compare the scalar and vector quantities.

(b)

A small sphere's radius is found from its volume. The sphere is placed in water, causing some of the water to be displaced into a measuring cylinder, as shown in Fig. 1.1. The displaced-water volume is measured as $(28.0 \pm 0.5)\,\text{cm}^3$. Calculate:

(b(i))[1]

the sphere’s radius, in cm.

(b(ii))[2]

the percentage uncertainty in the sphere’s radius.

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