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When one measurement is subtracted from another, what is the total uncertainty in the result?

Correct answer A. Sum of their absolute uncertainties

Explanation

In both addition and subtraction, the worst-case uncertainties combine, so the absolute uncertainties of the two measurements are added together.

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