University Physics Volume 1 — Mechanics · Problem 75

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(a) A person's blood pressure is measured to be 120±2120 \pm 2 mm Hg. What is its percent uncertainty? (b) Assuming the same percent uncertainty, what is the uncertainty in a blood pressure measurement of 80 mm Hg?

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