In finding the Young modulus, the most significant uncertainty usually comes from:

  1. the diameter of the wire
  2. the mass of the loads
  3. the value of g
  4. the length of the wire
Answer

A) the diameter of the wire

Small value, squared in the formula. SLO P-11-N-26 · Understanding

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