Question

The initial and final temperatures of water as recorded by an observer are $(38.6 \pm 0.2)^\circ\text{C}$ and $(82.3 \pm 0.3)^\circ\text{C}$. The rise in temperature with proper error limits is

• A. $(43.7 \pm 0.2)^\circ\text{C}$
• B. $(43.7 \pm 0.3)^\circ\text{C}$
• C. $(43.7 \pm 0.1)^\circ\text{C}$
• D. $(43.7 \pm 0.5)^\circ\text{C}$

Hint:

Errors always add up, whether you are finding a sum or a difference.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D