Question

The measured value 24.00 g has an uncertainty of?

Answer 1

Answer:

±0.005 g

Explanation:

The uncertainty depends on whether the measurement was obtained manually or digitally.

1. Manual

The minimum uncertainty is ±0.01 g.

It may be greater, depending on random or personal errors

2. Digital

Most measurements of mass are now made on digital scales.

A digital device must always round off the measurement it displays.

For example, if the display reads 20.00, the measurement must be between 20.005 and 19.995 (±0.005).

If the measured value were 20.006, the display would round up to 20.01.

If the measured value were 19.994, the display would round down to 19.99.

The uncertainty is ±0.005 g.

The scale shown below would display a mass of 20.00 g