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Homework Statement
Hi everyone, I'm having some homework trouble, and am hoping you can help me out. Here's the question.
QUESTION: Using the propagation method for calculating uncertainties, calculate the absolute, relative, and percentage uncertainty for the volume of the cylinder and the uncertainties for density for each of the different methods used.
INFORMATION:
Mass of Cylinder: 20.6g +/- .1g
Composition of Cylinder: Copper (8.87g/cm^3)
Method 1: Meter Stick
Average length: 2.07cm
Average Diameter: 1.16cm
Uncertainty: +/- .05cm
Method 2: Vernier Calipers
Average Length: 2.142cm
Average Diameter: 1.211cm
Uncertainty: +/- .0025cm
Homework Equations
Propagation of Uncertainties:
Code:
1. If S=A+B (ΔS=ΔA+ΔB)
2. If D=A-B (ΔD=ΔA+ΔB)
3. If P=A.B
ΔP ΔA ΔB
__ = __ + __
P A B
4. If Q=A/B
ΔQ ΔA ΔB
__ = __ + __
Q A B
5. If P=A^N
ΔP ΔA
__ = N___
P A
Percent Error: [Accepted - Measure] / Accepted *100
The Attempt at a Solution
I've read the rules, and I understand you arent supposed to ask for help if you don't at least try, but I honestly have no clue where to begin. If anyone could help me start out I'll quickly respond with my best effort. But I am currently totally lost.
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