A physics textbook is 40±3mm thick, and a math textbook is 59±3mm thick. If the two are placed side-by-side on a bookshelf, what is the most likely value of the total space (length of shelf) they will occupy? 99 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9638 What is the absolute uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 4 mm You are correct. Your receipt no. is 152-9218 What is the relative uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 0.06 Submit Answer You have entered that answer Previous Tries Previous Tries Previous Incorrect. Tries 4/10:
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![A physics textbook is 40±3mm thick, and a math textbook is 59±3mm thick. If the two
are placed side-by-side on a bookshelf, what is the most likely value of the total space
(length of shelf) they will occupy?
99 mm
You are correct.
Your receipt no. is 152-9638 ?
What is the absolute uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 4 mm
You are correct.
Your receipt no. is 152-9218
What is the relative uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 0.06
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are placed side-by-side on a bookshelf, what is the most likely value of the total space
(length of shelf) they will occupy?
99 mm
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Your receipt no. is 152-9638 ?
What is the absolute uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 4 mm
You are correct.
Your receipt no. is 152-9218
What is the relative uncertainty in the shelf space needed? 0.06
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