550 24.2 ⋅ 100% = 550 24.2 ⋅ 100 % = 55 242 % = 5 22 % = 4.4%
24.2 / 550 = 0.044
The relative error is plus or minus 4.4 percent .
The relative error of a distance of 550 cm with an uncertainty of ± 24.2 cm is approximately 4.4%. This indicates how much the measure could vary relative to its value. Understanding relative error is important for assessing the precision of measurements.
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