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Assuming you found the angle using the length and height of the incline, what is most likely the GREATEST source of error in this lab?

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Assuming you found the angle using the length and height of the incline, what is most likely the GREATEST source of error in this lab?

measuring the angle of the incline

measuring the time for the coin to slide down

calculating the velocity

calculating the acceleration

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