you are being asked to find errors through the method of pro

you are being asked to find errors through the method of propagation of errors. Each answer needs to be in the proper uncertainty format. calculate the base error values

If f = a x b give the value of f with its error if a = 7.6 ± 0.1 and b = 2.1 ± 0.8.

A) f = _____________

B) ±___________

Solution

a)

f = [7.6 +/- 0.1 ] * [2.1 +/- 0.8]

b)

+/- = 0.1 * 0.8 = 0.08