IB skill practice

Evaluate uncertainty in kinematics measurements

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

the correct interpretation

A displacement in a sports biomechanics lab is measured as \((18\pm0.12)\,\text{m}\). Calculate the percentage uncertainty. Use the diagram before entering the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physics meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.