A physics textbook is 40±3mm thick, and a math textbook is 59±3mm thick. If the two are placed side-by-side on a bookshelf, what is the most likely value of the total space (length of shelf) they will occupy? 99 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9638 What is the absolute uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 4 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9218 What is the relative uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 0.06 Submit Answer You have entered that answer Previous Tries Previous Tries Previous Incorrect. Tries 4/10:

A physics textbook is 40±3mm thick, and a math textbook is 59±3mm thick. If the two are placed side-by-side on a bookshelf, what is the most likely value of the total space (length of shelf) they will occupy? 99 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9638 What is the absolute uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 4 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9218 What is the relative uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 0.06 Submit Answer You have entered that answer Previous Tries Previous Tries Previous Incorrect. Tries 4/10:

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 83AP: A marathon runner completes a 42.188-km course in 2 h, 30 min, and 12s. There is an uncertainty of...

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