If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.2 g/cm³, what is the relative uncertainty in the density?

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If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.2 g/cm³, what is the relative uncertainty in the density?
  1. 0.025
  2. 0.02
  3. 0.005
  4. 0.1

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Q: If the density of a substance is measured as 8.0 g/cm³ with an uncertainty of ±0.2 g/cm³, what is the relative uncertainty in the density?
Solution: Relative uncertainty = (absolute uncertainty / measured value) = 0.2 / 8.0 = 0.025.
Steps: 6

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