In an experiment, the mass of a sample is recorded as 20.5 g, 20.6 g, and 20.7 g. The balance used has an uncertainty of ±0.1 g. What is the best estimate of the mass of the sample?Select one:a.20.7 gb.20 gc.20.5 gd.20.6 g
Question
In an experiment, the mass of a sample is recorded as 20.5 g, 20.6 g, and 20.7 g. The balance used has an uncertainty of ±0.1 g. What is the best estimate of the mass of the sample?Select one:a.20.7 gb.20 gc.20.5 gd.20.6 g
Solution
The best estimate of the mass of the sample would be the average of the three measurements. Here's how you can calculate it:
Step 1: Add up all the measurements: 20.5 g + 20.6 g + 20.7 g = 61.8 g
Step 2: Divide the total by the number of measurements: 61.8 g / 3 = 20.6 g
So, the best estimate for the mass of the sample is 20.6 g (option d).
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