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Quick questions on Uncertainties and data analysis - SQA Advanced Higher Physics

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What is q1?
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State which type of uncertainty is reduced by taking more readings and averaging. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State how percentage uncertainties combine when two quantities are multiplied. [1 mark]
What is q3?
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A length of (20.0±0.5) cm(20.0 \pm 0.5)\ \text{cm} has what percentage uncertainty? [1 mark]

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