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A physical quantity P is given as P=a2b3cd. The percentage error in the measurement of a, b, c and d are 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of quantity P will be
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Options:
  • A 13%
  • B 16%
  • C 12%
  • D 14%
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 13%

The given quantity is P=a2b3cd.

The percentage error for a quantity can be given by the formula xx×100.

Relation of the relative errors will be,

ΔPP=2Δaa+3Δbb+Δcc+12Δdd

Hence, the percentage error is calculated by substituting the values,

ΔPP×100=2×1+3×2+3+12×4=13%.

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