Question

1. what is the uncertainty of a distance measurement using a measuring tape that has the smallest increment of inches? 5 inch hints 1. this is a measurement, not a reading

Explanation:

Step1: Recall uncertainty rule

The uncertainty of a measurement is half of the smallest increment of the measuring device.

Step2: Calculate uncertainty

Since the smallest increment is 1 inch, the uncertainty is $\frac{1}{2}= 0.5$ inch.

Answer:

0.5 inch