Find the uncertainty in a calculated average speed from the measurements of distance and time. Average speed depends on distance and time according to this function v(t,x) = x/t. Your measured distance and time have the following values and uncertainties x = 6.4 meters, Sx = 0.6 meters %3D and t = 4.9 seconds and St = 1.3 seconds. What is the uncertainty in the average speed, DV ? %3D

Find the uncertainty in a calculated average speed from the measurements of distance and time. Average speed depends on distance and time according to this function v(t,x) = x/t. Your measured distance and time have the following values and uncertainties x = 6.4 meters, Sx = 0.6 meters %3D and t = 4.9 seconds and St = 1.3 seconds. What is the uncertainty in the average speed, DV ? %3D

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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