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Error Propagation Visualiser

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Variances (σ²) for each component and the resulting combined σ. Drag any slider to zero to remove that component. The combined σ is always smaller than the arithmetic sum — this is why averaging improves precision. Formula: σ_combined = √(σ₁² + σ₂² + σ₃² + …)

Source: CPPSSI5053 Study Guide