Density Error Propagation

EasyPhysElo Quiz #6

36.Density Error Propagation

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A student determines the density of a uniform wooden cube. The mass of the cube is measured using two different balances, yielding values of

96\text{ g}

and

104\text{ g}

. The side length of the cube is measured to be

5.0\text{ cm}

using a ruler whose smallest division is

1\text{ mm}

. Calculate the approximate percent uncertainty in the calculated density.

A4%

B5%

C7%

D9%

E13%

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