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Physics 212 Lab Assignment 6: Calculating the Weighted Average of the Speed of Light, Assignments of Physics

A lab assignment from physics 212, fall 2008, where students are required to calculate the weighted average value and error of the speed of light based on given data. The assignment includes instructions, reading material, and problems to be solved.

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Download Physics 212 Lab Assignment 6: Calculating the Weighted Average of the Speed of Light and more Assignments Physics in PDF only on Docsity! Physics 212 Lab Assignment 6 Fall 2008 ______________________________________________________________________________ Due at the beginning of lab, November 5 or 6. Reading: Taylor: Chapters 8. Problems: 6.2 7.4 Weighted average: In the speed of light experiment in 212 lab, the error associated with the measurement becomes smaller as the distance to the second mirror becomes longer. A student records the following data (with errors) for the speed of light. distance of mirror (m) speed in 108 m/s 10 3.2 ± 0.4 20 3.1 ± 0.3 40 2.9 ± 0.1 60 2.96 ± 0.08 80 3.08 ± 0.06 From her five measurements of the speed of light, what should she record for the weighted average value of c and its error?
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