A student's two values of resistance are 47 Ω and 53 Ω with a 5% uncertainty. Conclusion:

  1. the % difference (12%) exceeds 5%, so the values do not agree
  2. the mean is 47 Ω
  3. the uncertainty is 12%
  4. they agree
Answer

A) the % difference (12%) exceeds 5%, so the values do not agree

650 100 = 12%. SLO P-11-N-24 · Understanding

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