Add, subtract, multiply and divide uncertainties in measurement.

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The discussion focuses on how to handle uncertainties in measurement, specifically in the context of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing these uncertainties. Participants seek clarification on whether the question pertains to estimating errors in a function based on given measurement errors. Examples of measurement errors provided include 0.06 ± 5% and 0.09 ± 3%. It is noted that for uncorrelated variables, the covariances and correlation factors are zero. Understanding the propagation of uncertainty is essential for accurate calculations in measurements.
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Can someone show me how to add, subtract, multiply and divide uncertainties in measurement.
 
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I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you mean something like given errors in measuring a and b estimate the error in calculating some function f(a,b)? Or something else?
 


errors in measurement like 0.06 plus and minus 5% and 0.09 plus and minus 3%
 

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