If the weight of an object is measured as 50.0 kg with an uncertainty of 0.5 kg, what is the relative error?

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If the weight of an object is measured as 50.0 kg with an uncertainty of 0.5 kg, what is the relative error?
  1. 1%
  2. 0.5%
  3. 2%
  4. 0.1%

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Q: If the weight of an object is measured as 50.0 kg with an uncertainty of 0.5 kg, what is the relative error?
Solution: Relative error = (Uncertainty / Measured value) * 100 = (0.5 / 50.0) * 100 = 1%.
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