If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.5 g/cm³, what is the range of possible values for the density?

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If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.5 g/cm³, what is the range of possible values for the density?
  1. 7.5 to 8.5 g/cm³
  2. 8.0 to 8.5 g/cm³
  3. 8.0 to 9.0 g/cm³
  4. 7.0 to 9.0 g/cm³

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Q: If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.5 g/cm³, what is the range of possible values for the density?
Solution: Range = (8.0 - 0.5) to (8.0 + 0.5) = 7.5 to 8.5 g/cm³.
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