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Find the absolute and percent relative uncertainty and express each answer with a reasonable number of significant figures [6.2 (±0.2)-4.1(±0.1)]/9.43(±0.05)

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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