Question: For this experiment, you will need a meter stick and a partner. Have the partner hold the meter stick just above your hand with the

For this experiment, you will need a meter stick and a partner. Have the partner hold the meter stick just above your hand with the 0 cm side down. They will drop the meter stick without telling you when they will do it. Catch the meter stick as fast as you can. Perform this experiment 20 times and record the data. I did the experiment and my results are below in cm:
614660320
4333243029
6243382451
3823322325

1. Calculate the percent error for your results. In this experiment, xexperiment = 100cm.

2. Calculate the standard deviation for your results. Express your answer in cm.

 

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