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Which quantity in a given formula should be measured most accurately Why?

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  8. The value of resistance is 10.845 Omega and the current is 3.23 A . On...

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  13. The resistance R = V//i, where V = 100 +- 5 V and I = 10+- 0.2 A. What...

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  14. The length of a cylinder is measured with a meter rod having least cou...

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