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  1. Sig figs/certainty in percent error calculation - Physics Forums

    Dec 9, 2019 · The discussion centers on the application of significant figures in percent error calculations, specifically using the example of measuring 1.87 g against a target value of 1.95 g.

  2. Centripetal Force Lab Percent Error and Accepted Values Help PLEASE

    Jan 16, 2012 · The discussion revolves around calculating accepted values and percent errors for velocity in a centripetal force lab experiment. The key equations mentioned include v = sqrt [rg/tan …

  3. Percent error in conservation of momentum lab confusion

    Feb 15, 2019 · Investigate the significance of percent discrepancy versus percent error in physics experiments High school physics teachers, students conducting momentum experiments, and …

  4. What are the units for Ksp and why are they not always included in ...

    Dec 15, 2016 · Homework Statement I have found, through experimentation, the ksp of calcium hydroxide to be 3.0 x10^-7 (which i know has a pretty large percent error). However, i am conflicted …

  5. Theoretical vs measured electrical resistance: Percent error relation ...

    Apr 20, 2019 · Mentor Note -- Thread moved from the technical forums, so no Homework Template is shown. So, we've conducted an experiment on resistors in a circuit. The theoretical calculation was …

  6. Error in Specific Heat Capacity - Physics Forums

    Jun 18, 2010 · The discussion focuses on calculating the approximate percentage error in the specific heat capacity of a liquid, given the uncertainties in power, mass, time, and temperature rise.

  7. Propagation of Error for Focal Length - Physics Forums

    Oct 31, 2019 · Review practical examples of focal length calculations and error analysis Students in physics or engineering, laboratory technicians, and anyone involved in optical measurements and …

  8. Calculating Percent of Kinetic Energy Lost • Physics Forums

    Feb 22, 2012 · The forum discussion focuses on calculating the percentage of kinetic energy lost during an inelastic collision between two marbles. The participants used the kinematic equation …

  9. Solve % Error in Specific Heat Capacity: Eh = mcΔT

    Jun 19, 2010 · To reduce the percentage error, it is suggested to improve measurement precision, such as using more accurate instruments. Understanding of the specific heat capacity formula: Eh = mcΔT …

  10. Calc Error in Centripetal Force | Physics Lab - Physics Forums

    Mar 12, 2012 · The forum discussion focuses on calculating the error in centripetal force (F D) using the standard deviation of measurements and the propagation of errors. The equation derived for the …