Two values of a constant are 9.6 and 10.4. The stated percentage uncertainty is 3%. The percentage difference (relative to the mean) and the conclusion are:

  1. 8%; the relationship is supported
  2. 0.8%; the relationship is not supported
  3. 8%; the relationship is not supported
  4. 16%; the relationship is supported
Answer

C) 8%; the relationship is not supported

Mean = 10; % difference = 0.810 100 = 8%, which is greater than 3%. SLO P-11-N-24 · Understanding

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