Ive to work out the uncertainties for youngs modulus.would i take

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To calculate the uncertainties for Young's modulus, all measurements should be averaged, and their uncertainties combined appropriately. The length measurement of 1.788 m has an uncertainty of ±0.01 m. For the value of 5.73 x 10^-3, the uncertainty can be derived based on the precision of the measurement. The discussion highlights confusion regarding how to determine the percentage uncertainty in the Young's modulus value of 6.02 x 10^10 Pa. Understanding the propagation of uncertainties in calculations is crucial for accurate results.
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Ive to work out the uncertainties for youngs modulus.

would i take all 4 measurements and mutliply then divide by 4 ?

would 1.788m have an uncertain if +/- 0.01 ?

how would i get the uncertainties from 5.73x10-3

im very confused and my tutor isn't helpful at all.
 
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Basicly my stress and strain are

A = 5.73 x 10-3
L = 1.788m
F = 8.829 kg m s-1
e = 6.36cm or 6.36x10-1m

youngs modulus is 6.02x10(10) Pa
ive to find the % uncertainty in the Young Modulus value
 
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