What is the uncertainty in the measurement of a length of 5.00 cm ± 0.02 cm when

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What is the uncertainty in the measurement of a length of 5.00 cm ± 0.02 cm when calculating the area?
  1. 0.04 cm²
  2. 0.10 cm²
  3. 0.20 cm²
  4. 0.50 cm²

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the uncertainty in the measurement of a length of 5.00 cm ± 0.02 cm when calculating the area?
  • Step 1: Identify the length measurement, which is 5.00 cm.
  • Step 2: Identify the uncertainty in the length measurement, which is ± 0.02 cm.
  • Step 3: Calculate the area using the formula for area of a square: Area = length².
  • Step 4: Substitute the length into the formula: Area = (5.00 cm)².
  • Step 5: Calculate the area: Area = 25.00 cm².
  • Step 6: To find the uncertainty in the area, use the formula: ΔA = 2LΔL.
  • Step 7: Substitute the values into the uncertainty formula: ΔA = 2(5.00 cm)(0.02 cm).
  • Step 8: Calculate the uncertainty: ΔA = 0.20 cm².
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