Uncertainty in Measurement

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Uncertainty in Measurement: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Accuracy and Precision, Significant Figures, Scientific Notation, Rules for Significant Figures, Dimensional Analysis and, Addition and Subtraction of Significant Figures

Important Questions on Uncertainty in Measurement

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458.8×6.8 of significant figures calculations

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Find the value of 2×1012+4×1010.

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The position of a particle at time t is given by the equation xt=v0A1-eAt, where v0= constant and A>0. Dimensions of U0 and A respectively are

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The number of significant figures are present in 208 is _____.

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The number of significant figures are present in 500.0 is _____.

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1 mm of Hg represents a pressure of

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Two students determined the percentage of S in the given sample and each one of them recorded two readings which are given below. Correct reading of percentage of sulphur is 8.37%. On the basis of results of the two students, mark the correct option out of the following statements.

Student Readings

 

A
B


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8.32%
8.28%

(ii)
8.38%
8.39%

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Express in significant figures, the mass of 20.0 cm3of a liquid having density of438 g cm-3.

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Define precision and accuracy.

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How many significant figures are present in the following?

5005

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Perform the following calculation and express the result to appropriate number of significant figures (A×103). 

6.02×1023×5.004.0×1020

Note: Enter the value of only A.

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How many significant figures should be present in the answers of the following calculation ?

0.02856×298.15×0.1120.5785

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Number of significant figures in 0.0287 is

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Express the number 45000in exponential notation to show in two significant figures.

A:4.5×102    B:4.5×104     C:4.5×103 (Enter your correct answer as A, B or C)

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How many significant figures are there in each of the following numbers?
5.562(8.24)/(3.6)

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Which of the following is NOT an objective of a trial balance?

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What is the first step in preparing a Bank Reconciliation Statement?

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What is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish words?