A member in your group writes a length measurement as 2.26 ± 0.2 . The first term, 2.26, is called measured value and second term, 0.2, is called uncertainty in the reported measurement. What modification would you suggest to the expression of the measurement? Round the measured value to 2.3 to reflect the significant figure in uncertainty Ask to make one more measurement and report the number No modification is necessary Write the uncertainty as 0.02 to reflect the significant figure in measured value

A member in your group writes a length measurement as 2.26 ± 0.2 . The first term, 2.26, is called measured value and second term, 0.2, is called uncertainty in the reported measurement. What modification would you suggest to the expression of the measurement? Round the measured value to 2.3 to reflect the significant figure in uncertainty Ask to make one more measurement and report the number No modification is necessary Write the uncertainty as 0.02 to reflect the significant figure in measured value

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 83AP: A marathon runner completes a 42.188-km course in 2 h, 30 min, and 12s. There is an uncertainty of...

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