A student is asked to measure the wavelength of waves on a ripple tank using a metre rule that is graduated in millimetres. Estimate the uncertainty in his measurement.
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A student is asked to measure the wavelength of waves on a ripple tank using a metre rule that is graduated in millimetres. Estimate the uncertainty in his measurement.
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For estimating the uncertainty, take the readings several times.The uncertaint…View the full answer
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