Math Problem Statement
Consider the following data from groups in Mr. Dalton's class for the mass of an object: Group 1 (12.53 g), Group 2 (12.82 g), Group 3 (11.78 g), Group 4 (11.95 g), Group 5 (12.02 g), Group 6 (12.10 g), Group 7 (11.83 g). Calculate the average mass, determine the uncertainty, and find the percent error for Group 1's measurement based on an accepted mass of 12.15 g. Compare the precision of Mr. Dalton's class with Mr. Rutherford's class, which has an answer of 12.05 ± 0.45 g.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Averages
Uncertainty Calculation
Percent Error
Formulas
Average = (Sum of values) / (Number of values)
Uncertainty = ±(Maximum value - Minimum value) / 2
Percent Error = |(Accepted value - Measured value) / Accepted value| × 100
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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