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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 5

9702Errors and uncertainties

The sides of a cube are measured with calipers. The measured length of each side is (30.0 ± 0.1) mm. The measurements are used to calculate the volume of the cube. What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated value of the volume?

  1. A0.01%
  2. B0.3%
  3. C1%
  4. D3%

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Correct answer: C. 1%

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