Finding the uncertainty in delta y?

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Homework Statement


Find the uncertainty ∆y in y as a function of the uncertainties ∆u and ∆v in u and v for the following functions:
y = 1/2(u+v)

Homework Equations

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Error propagation formula[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


Don't know where to begin even. Help?[/B]
 
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try partial differentiation ##\Delta y = |\frac{\partial y}{\partial u}|\Delta u + |\frac{\partial y}{\partial v}|\Delta v##
 
SJay16 said:

Homework Statement


Find the uncertainty ∆y in y as a function of the uncertainties ∆u and ∆v in u and v for the following functions:
y = 1/2(u+v)

Homework Equations

:
Error propagation formula[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


Don't know where to begin even. Help?[/B]
Please quote the error propagation formula as you understand it.