Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

A solid bar has a square cross-section. Its length is recorded as $50.0 \pm 0.2\,\text{cm}$ and its width is recorded as $2.00 \pm 0.01\,\text{cm}$. These measurements are then used to find the volume of the bar. Calculate the percentage uncertainty in the volume found.

  • A$\pm 0.21\%$
  • B$\pm 0.22\%$
  • C$\pm 0.90\%$
  • D$\pm 1.4\%$

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