A physical quantity is related to four observables and as . The percentage errors of measurement in and are and respectively. Calculate the maximum percentage error in the quantity .
Model Answer & Options
Source: Extra Practice13%
7%
10%
14%
Explanation
To find the maximum percentage error in a product/quotient involving powers, we use the formula: . Note that errors always add up to find the 'maximum' possible error, and constants or denominators are treated with positive coefficients. Substituting the given percentage errors: Percentage error in . Therefore, 13% is the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as they result from arithmetic mistakes or failing to multiply by the correct exponents.
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