5. If the radius of the cylinder in question 2 is 2.4 ± 0.2 cm and its mass is 32.6 ± 0.5 gm, what will be the probable percent error in the density of the cylinder? What will be the probable error in density? How many significant figures should be given in reporting the density?

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5. If the radius of the cylinder in question 2 is 2.4 ± 0.2 cm and its mass is 32.6 ± 0.5 gm,
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probable error in density? How many significant figures should be given in reporting
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Transcribed Image Text:Insert Format Tools Add-ons Help Last edit was 2 minutes ago 100% Normal text Arial BIUA 12 1 1 2 1 4 5. If the radius of the cylinder in question 2 is 2.4 ± 0.2 cm and its mass is 32.6 ± 0.5 gm, what will be the probable percent error in the density of the cylinder? What will be the probable error in density? How many significant figures should be given in reporting the density?
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