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A physical quantity X is given by X = A B3/C D1/2. If the percentage errorsof measurement in A, B, C and D are 4% ,2%,3% and 1% respectively, then calculate the % error in X. |
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Answer» % error in X = 13.5%. . Explanation:
X = AB³/CD½ ∆X/X = ∆A/A + 3(∆B/B) +∆C/C + 1/2(∆D/D) percentage ERRORS are (∆X/X) x100= (∆A/A) x 100 + 3(∆B/B)x 100+(∆C/C) x 100 + 1/2(∆D/D) x 100 = 4 + (3x2) + 3 + (1/2 x 1) = 13 + 1/2 = 27/2 % = 13.5 ℅
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