2.19 (a) The velocity of a bullet is measured at 100 m/s, ±0.001 m/s. If the mass of the bullet is 20 g, determine the uncertainty in the bullet's position in meters. (b) Is the uncertainty in position significant in this case?

2.19 (a) The velocity of a bullet is measured at 100 m/s, ±0.001 m/s. If the mass of the bullet is 20 g, determine the uncertainty in the bullet's position in meters. (b) Is the uncertainty in position significant in this case?

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2.19 (a) The velocity of a bullet is measured at 100 m/s, ±0.001 m/s. If the mass of the bullet is 20 g,
determine the uncertainty in the bullet's position in meters. (b) Is the uncertainty in position
significant in this case?

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