University Physics Volume 1 — Mechanics · Problem 86

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Problem

The length and width of a rectangular room are measured to be 3.955±0.0053.955 \pm 0.005 m and 3.050±0.0053.050 \pm 0.005 m. Calculate the area of the room and its uncertainty in square meters.

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