Question

How do you convert to absolute uncertainty?

Answer 1

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For example, given a measurement of 14.3 millimeters, plus or minus 5 percent, the relative uncertainty is 5 percent. Multiply the measurement by the relative uncertainty to obtain the absolute uncertainty. In this case, multiply 14.3 millimeters by 5 percent, which equals 0.7 millimeters.