Assume that X and Y are independent measurements with uncertainties σx = 0.3 and σy = 0.2. Find the uncertainties in the following quantities:
a. 4X
b. X + 2Y
c. 2X – 3Y
Solution 1E
Step1 of 4:
We have an independent variable X with uncertainty .
Let Y be the independent variable with uncertainty.
Here our goal is:
a).We need to find uncertainty of 4X.
b).We need to find uncertainty of X + 2Y.
c).We need to find uncertainty of 2X - 3Y.
Step2 of 4:
a).
Here we have a constant c = 4
Hence, the uncertainty of 4X is 1.2.
Step3 of 4:
b).
Consider,
=
=
=
=
= 0.50
Hence, the uncertainty of X + 2Y is 0.50.
Step4 of 4:
c).
=
=
=
=
= 0.8485
Hence, the uncertainty of 2X - 3Y is 0.8485.