Question

A scale measures the weight of a light object to be 11.000 lbs ± 0.034 lbs. what is the uncertainty if this same scale is use to measure an object that weights 78.000 lbs? Assume that the percent uncertainty of the scale remains constant

Answer 1

Here are the choices:

A) 0.044 lbs
B) 0.034 lbs
C) 0.240 lbs
D) 0.310 lbs

Answer 2

did you get an answer

Answer 3

c
0.034/11=0.003
0.003*78=0.24