In an experiment to understand the concepts of potential and kinetic energies, as shown below, suppose, you are making some errors while making the measurement. Initial Height H Final Height H If the weight used in the experiment is having an uncertainty of 0.9± 0.01 N, the initial height is measured, with an uncertainty of 40 + 0.06 cm and the final height with an uncertainty of 26.9 + 0.06 cm. (Potential energies are calculated by the formula weight x height) Calculate, 1) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Initial Potential Energy (in Joules) = +0.00454 Joul 2) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Final Potential Energy (in Joules) = +0.00323 Joul 3) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Loss of Potential Energies (in Joules) = +0.0026 Joule

In an experiment to understand the concepts of potential and kinetic energies, as shown below, suppose, you are making some errors while making the measurement. Initial Height H Final Height H If the weight used in the experiment is having an uncertainty of 0.9± 0.01 N, the initial height is measured, with an uncertainty of 40 + 0.06 cm and the final height with an uncertainty of 26.9 + 0.06 cm. (Potential energies are calculated by the formula weight x height) Calculate, 1) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Initial Potential Energy (in Joules) = +0.00454 Joul 2) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Final Potential Energy (in Joules) = +0.00323 Joul 3) The absolute uncertainty in the calculated value of Loss of Potential Energies (in Joules) = +0.0026 Joule

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

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