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Introduction to Units
1. Intro to Physics Units / Introduction to Units / Problem 5

Consider a scenario in a chemistry laboratory where you are measuring the volume of a liquid using a standard graduated cylinder. Normally, there is an uncertainty of approximately 2 mL because reading the meniscus precisely can be challenging. Determine the percent uncertainty for a volume measurement of: 75 mL.

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