A. Measure Penny with Ruler Q1) Measure and record the diameter of a coin (penny or otherwise) using a ruler. Q2) Is there a zero offset? Explain. Q3) If there is a zero offset, explain how you take this into account. Q4) Record an estimate of the uncertainty, and explain how you arrived at that estimate.

A. Measure Penny with Ruler Q1) Measure and record the diameter of a coin (penny or otherwise) using a ruler. Q2) Is there a zero offset? Explain. Q3) If there is a zero offset, explain how you take this into account. Q4) Record an estimate of the uncertainty, and explain how you arrived at that estimate.

College Physics

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19PE: (a) If your speedometer has an uncertainty of 2.0 km/h at a speed of 90 km/h, what is the percent...

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