2. In the calculation of the area of the same square measuring: 5.0 cm ±.05 cm by 5.0 cm ±.05 cm, What is the + error on the calculation of the area of the square? (you must show the correct equation in symbolic form, and your work to receive full credit) For the following 5 measurements, TRIAL HEIGHT (CM) 1 3.25 3.22 3. 3.35 4. 3.40 3.30 Average 3.30

2. In the calculation of the area of the same square measuring: 5.0 cm ±.05 cm by 5.0 cm ±.05 cm, What is the + error on the calculation of the area of the square? (you must show the correct equation in symbolic form, and your work to receive full credit) For the following 5 measurements, TRIAL HEIGHT (CM) 1 3.25 3.22 3. 3.35 4. 3.40 3.30 Average 3.30

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter3: Energy And Conservation Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

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