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Re: [Phys-l] quadratic uncertainty

On 08/26/2010 11:04 AM, Folkerts, Timothy J wrote:
I would say that there is NO good answer for either "x" or for it's
uncertainty.

Bingo.

there is often no solution art all (at least no real solution).

I am happy to consider complex values for x.

Even so, there's STILL no good answer for the nominal value
or the uncertainty.

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My analysis of this ornery little equation can be found at
http://www.av8n.com/physics/uncertainty.htm#sec-quad-roots