Controlling errora. How accurately should you measure the
Chapter 3, Problem 158PE(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 158PE
Controlling error
a. How accurately should you measure the edge of a cube to be reasonably sure of calculating the cube’s surface area with an error of no more than 2%?
b. Suppose that the edge is measured with the accuracy required in part (a). About how accurately can the cube’s volume be calculated from the edge measurement? To find out, estimate the percentage error in the volume calculation that might result from using the edge measurement.
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