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Uncertainty in Physics

Grade 10Physics45 min

Learning Objective

I can propagate uncertainties through calculations to determine the uncertainty in a final result.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

IB Physics: Propagating Uncertainties

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“A rectangle has a length of 10.0 ± 0.2 cm and a width of 5.0 ± 0.1 cm. Calculate the area of the rectangle and the uncertainty in the area. A car travels a distance of 100.0 ± 1.0 meters in a time of 10.0 ± 0.5 seconds. Calculate the speed of the car and the uncertainty in the speed. ”

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