Question

D=u^2/2a

u=30.6 correct to 3 significant figures
a=5.2 correct to 2 significant figures

a) Calculate the upper bound for the value of D. Give your answer correct to 6 significant figures.

The lower bound for the value of D is 88.8860 correct to six significant figures.

b)
i) By considering bounds, write down the value of D to a suitable degree of accuracy.
ii) Give a reason to your answer

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Answer 1

a)

30.65^2/(2*5.15)=91.2061

d=91.2061

b)i)90

ii) Mathswatch is critical of anything apart from it's system so I dont know what the answer is for this one