A rectangle has a length of (2.9 ± 0.2) m and a width of (1.6 ± 0.2) m. Calculate the area and the perimeter of the rectangle, and give the uncertainty in each value. HINT (a) Calculate the area and give its uncertainty. (Enter your answers in m².) 4.0✓ m² + m² (b) Calculate the perimeter of the rectangle and give its uncertainty. (Enter your answers in m.) mt 4.0 m

A rectangle has a length of (2.9 ± 0.2) m and a width of (1.6 ± 0.2) m. Calculate the area and the perimeter of the rectangle, and give the uncertainty in each value. HINT (a) Calculate the area and give its uncertainty. (Enter your answers in m².) 4.0✓ m² + m² (b) Calculate the perimeter of the rectangle and give its uncertainty. (Enter your answers in m.) mt 4.0 m

College Physics

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20PE: (a) A person's blood pressure is measured to be 1202 mm Hg. What is its percent uncertainty? (b)...

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