Calculate the uncertainty δP of its perimeter P = 2(l+w) in mm.

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A rectangle has length l = (56 ± 5) mm and width w = (38 ± 2) mm. Calculate the uncertainty δP of its perimeter P = 2(l+w) in mm.

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