2.19 (a) The velocity of a bullet is measured at 100 m/s, ±0.001 m/s. If the mass of the bullet is 20 g, determine the uncertainty in the bullet's position in meters. (b) Is the uncertainty in position significant in this case?

2.19 (a) The velocity of a bullet is measured at 100 m/s, ±0.001 m/s. If the mass of the bullet is 20 g, determine the uncertainty in the bullet's position in meters. (b) Is the uncertainty in position significant in this case?

University Physics Volume 1

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 76P: A person measures his or her heart rate by counting the number of beats in 30s. If 401 beats are...

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