Chapter 1, Problem 50A

To determine

The measurement shown on the meter in the given figure.

Answer to Problem 50A

  $\left(3.6\pm 0.2\right)\text{A}$

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

The minimum value that can be measured from an instrument provides the uncertainty of that instrument.

Consider the meter given in the figure. The minimum value that can be measured by it is $0.2\text{A}$ . Also, in that the arrow points to the value $3.6\text{A}$ .

Hence, the measurement shown on the given meter can be written as $\left(3.6\pm 0.2\right)\text{A}$ .

Conclusion:

The measurement from the given meter can be written as $\left(3.6\pm 0.2\right)\text{A}$ .