2. In the calculation of the area of the same square measuring: 5.0 cm ±.05 cm by 5.0 cm ±.05 cm, What is the + error on the calculation of the area of the square? (you must show the correct equation in symbolic form, and your work to receive full credit) For the following 5 measurements, TRIAL HEIGHT (CM) 1 3.25 3.22 3. 3.35 4. 3.40 3.30 Average 3.30

2. In the calculation of the area of the same square measuring: 5.0 cm ±.05 cm by 5.0 cm ±.05 cm, What is the + error on the calculation of the area of the square? (you must show the correct equation in symbolic form, and your work to receive full credit) For the following 5 measurements, TRIAL HEIGHT (CM) 1 3.25 3.22 3. 3.35 4. 3.40 3.30 Average 3.30

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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