Error Analysis: Check doop=1.021+-1.3e-3

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of a variable named "doop," which is defined by a formula involving several parameters: a, b, s0, d, and L. Participants are checking their calculations and discussing the associated uncertainties.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are verifying the correctness of their calculations for "doop" and questioning the clarity of the formula's structure. There are inquiries about the units of the parameters and the specification of L.

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The discussion is active, with participants seeking clarification on the formula and the units involved. Some guidance has been provided regarding the units, but there is still uncertainty about the formula's interpretation.

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There is a noted lack of clarity regarding the variable L and how it fits into the formula, as well as concerns about the units of the other parameters. The original poster's calculations and uncertainties are also under scrutiny.

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doop=[tex]a^{3}[/tex]/([tex]a^{3}[/tex]-([tex]b^{2}[/tex]*d*s0/L)

a=4.65+-0.03
b=4.60+-0.03
s0=3.987+-6.906e-3
d=5.05+-3.03

could someone please check that if they get the same answer as me:
doop=1.021+-1.3e-3

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You haven't specified L.
 
ops L=208.3+-1cm
 
Do the other values have units associated with them?
 
yep all cm's
 
I see. Then perhaps your rendering of the formula is confusing me, since it looks like the parameter b has an exponent that would have units in it.

Is the denominator a3 - b2*d*S0/L or is it a3 - b2*d*S0/L ?
 

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