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When measurements are multiplied or divided, how are their uncertainties combined?

Correct answer B. Percentage uncertainties are added

Explanation

For products and quotients the fractional or percentage uncertainties of the quantities are added, whereas absolute uncertainties are added in sums and differences.

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