5. The density, p, of a cube of mass M, and side length L, is: M = L3 In a single experimental trial, you measure the following values and determine the associated uncertainties: M = 4.53 kg ƠM = 0.01 kg L= 0.625 m OL = 0.003 Find p for this experiment. Find the resulting uncertainty in p; that is, find op. Report p + op with the appropriate number of digits.

5. The density, p, of a cube of mass M, and side length L, is: M = L3 In a single experimental trial, you measure the following values and determine the associated uncertainties: M = 4.53 kg ƠM = 0.01 kg L= 0.625 m OL = 0.003 Find p for this experiment. Find the resulting uncertainty in p; that is, find op. Report p + op with the appropriate number of digits.

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