Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2019 · Paper 13 · Question 6

A micrometer screw gauge is used to measure the diameter of a small uniform steel sphere. The micrometer reading is 5.00 mm ± 0.01 mm. What will be the percentage uncertainty in a calculation of the volume of the sphere, using these values?

1. A0.2%
2. B0.4%
3. C0.6%
4. D1.2%

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