A line’s length has been measured repeatedly on different occasions. The following are the results obtained: 1st measurement record=352.33±0.03cm 2nd measurement record=351.79±0.07cm 3rd measurement record =352.16±0.08cm 4th measurement record=352.84±0.01cm 5th measurement record=351.55±0.04cm Determine the weighted mean of the 5 sets of measurements. Given the computed weighted mean of the measurements, what is the relative precision if the true length of the line is 352.39cm

A line’s length has been measured repeatedly on different occasions. The following are the results obtained: 1st measurement record=352.33±0.03cm 2nd measurement record=351.79±0.07cm 3rd measurement record =352.16±0.08cm 4th measurement record=352.84±0.01cm 5th measurement record=351.55±0.04cm Determine the weighted mean of the 5 sets of measurements. Given the computed weighted mean of the measurements, what is the relative precision if the true length of the line is 352.39cm

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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