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sunjay03
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Homework Statement
I am doing this calculation in my lab:
h = sin(24.0°)[(180.0cm)(1m/100cm)]
The uncertainty on the angle is ±0.5° and on the length it is also ±0.5cm. How can I go about calculating the uncertainty? If you know the answer, do you mind putting it in terms of a non-calculus student. I googled and found this, but could not understand a word of what they meant:
http://www.sosmath.com/CBB/viewtopic.php?t=45581
I'm in more need of a simple formula I can plug numbers into to get the correct uncertainty. The understanding of the math behind it is not as relevant at this time.
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The Attempt at a Solution
I can get the answer, but not the uncertainty. Here is the answer:
h = 0.732m
Thanks for your help.