How Do You Calculate Uncertainty in Amplitude Readings from a Sound Sensor?

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To calculate uncertainty in amplitude readings from a sound sensor, one must consider the sensor's inherent accuracy. The uncertainty is typically expressed as plus or minus the smallest unit of measurement, which is often ±1 in the last digit. For example, if the sensor reads 1.3, the uncertainty would be 1.3 ± 0.1. This method ensures that the reported value reflects the precision of the sensor. Accurate reporting of uncertainty is crucial for reliable data interpretation in experiments.
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I used a sound sensor in my experiment and hooked it up to the computer and used it to plot a graph of amplitude against time. I then too readings straight off the graph. How would I go by giving a value for the uncertainty in the amplitude?
 
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If the uncertainty is solely reliant off of the sound sensor, the value you got would be accurate to +1/-1 in the last digit. So if your sensor gave you a value of 1.3, the uncertainty would be 1.3 +/-.1.
 
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