7.4. Four measurements are made of the wavelength of light emitted by certain atom. The results, in nanometers, are: 525 20, 570 t 40. 503 ± 10, 491 + 8, Find the weighted average and its uncertainty. Is the last measurement worth in- cluding?

7.4. Four measurements are made of the wavelength of light emitted by certain atom. The results, in nanometers, are: 525 20, 570 t 40. 503 ± 10, 491 + 8, Find the weighted average and its uncertainty. Is the last measurement worth in- cluding?

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7.4. Four measurements are made of the wavelength of light emitted by
certain atom. The results, in nanometers, are:
525 20, 570 t 40.
503 ± 10, 491 + 8,
Find the weighted average and its uncertainty. Is the last measurement worth in-
cluding?

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