What is the relative error of a distance given as 550 cm ± 24.2 cm?

550 24.2 ​ ⋅ 100% = 550 24.2 ⋅ 100 ​ % = 55 242 ​ % = 5 22 ​ % = 4.4%

Answered by kate200468 | 2024-06-10

24.2 / 550 = 0.044
The relative error is plus or minus 4.4 percent .

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

The relative error of a distance of 550 cm with an uncertainty of ± 24.2 cm is approximately 4.4%. This indicates how much the measure could vary relative to its value. Understanding relative error is important for assessing the precision of measurements.
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Answered by kate200468 | 2024-12-24