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Tutorial 1

Q.1.

Q.2.
When the value of a number is given, the significant figures provide an indication of the
uncertainty in the value; for example, a value of 2.7 indicates that the number lies
between 2.65 (included) and 2.75 (excluded). Give ranges within which each of the
following values lie.

(a) 2.778´10-3 lies between ____________ (included) and ____________ (excluded).

(b) 30 lies between _______________ (included) and _______________ (excluded).

(c) 30.0 lies between ______________ (included) and _______________ (excluded).

Q.3. Which one of the following choices below is the result of the following calculation
considering the correct number of significant figures (SF).
" $% "'
𝐹 = 𝑚𝑎 = 5250 g × 10.083 m/s 2 × "&&& % × " $%.)/+! = ? N

a. 50 b. 53 c. 52.936 d. 52.94 e. 52.9

Q.4.
Consider the function y = ae b / x + 4
(a) How would you plot (x,y) data (what vs. what) on a rectangular paper to get a
straight line (show your work), and
(b) What is the slope and what is the intercept and how would you determine them
(show with equations) using two known points as (x1,y1) and (x2,y2).

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Q.6.

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