In a lab experiment, the density of a liquid is measured as 1.2 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.05 g/cm³. What is the relative error?

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In a lab experiment, the density of a liquid is measured as 1.2 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.05 g/cm³. What is the relative error?
  1. 4.17%
  2. 3.33%
  3. 5.00%
  4. 2.50%

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Q: In a lab experiment, the density of a liquid is measured as 1.2 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.05 g/cm³. What is the relative error?
Solution: Relative error = (Uncertainty / Measured value) * 100 = (0.05 / 1.2) * 100 = 4.17%.
Steps: 7

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