A micrometer screw gauge is used to measure the diameter of a small uniform steel sphere. The measurement of the diameter is $$\(5.00 \mathrm{~mm} \pm 0.01 \mathrm{~mm}\)$$. What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated volume of the sphere, using these values?

A.
\(0.2 \%\)
B.
\(0.4 \%\)
C.
\(0.6 \%\)
D.
\(1.2 \%\)
Physics
IGCSE&ALevel
CAIE
Exam No:9702_s22_qp_13 Year:2022 Question No:4

Answer:

C

Knowledge points:

2.2.3 assess the uncertainty in a derived quantity by simple addition of absolute, fractional or percentage uncertainties (a rigorous statistical treatment is not required)

Solution:

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