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The heat generated in a circuit is given by Q=I2 Rt, where I is current, R is resistance, and t is time. If the percentage errors in measuring I,R, and t are 2%, 1% and 1% respectively, then the maximum error in measuring heat will be

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Options:
  • A 2%
  • B 3%
  • C 4%
  • D 6%
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 6%

Q=I2Rt

Required error  is 2×2%+1%+1%=6%

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