[OpenStax, College physics 2e, Introduction: the nature of science and physics] The nature of science and physics: Physics: an introduction
Accuracy, precision, and significant figures:
Suppose a scale reads a mass of #\unit{370}{kg}# with a #1.20\%# uncertainty. What is the uncertainty in the mass (in #\unit{\!}{kg}#)?
Present your answer with three significant figures.
| #\delta m = # | #\unit{\!}{kg}# |
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