Compare the objects and masses from Part III. Which measurement included the highest percent of uncertainty? Explain why this measurement had more uncertainty than the others.

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 Compare the objects and masses from Part III. Which measurement included the highest percent of uncertainty? Explain why this measurement had more uncertainty than the others.

Item from Drawer
50ml beaker
stirring rod
S tube
400 ml beaker
250 ml ef
125 ml ef
100 ml beaker
600 ml beaker
crucible/cover
6 cylinder
Mass (g)
30.102
5.0 331
5.0418
170.1419
117.860
92.062
60.148
185.917
38.288
90.247
Uncertainty (+/-) in Mass Measurement
+3
+1
+1
-40
+2
+6
+1.5
+19
-13
+8
Transcribed Image Text:Item from Drawer 50ml beaker stirring rod S tube 400 ml beaker 250 ml ef 125 ml ef 100 ml beaker 600 ml beaker crucible/cover 6 cylinder Mass (g) 30.102 5.0 331 5.0418 170.1419 117.860 92.062 60.148 185.917 38.288 90.247 Uncertainty (+/-) in Mass Measurement +3 +1 +1 -40 +2 +6 +1.5 +19 -13 +8
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