JEE Main & Advanced Physics Mathematical Tools, Units & Dimensions Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Physical World, Units and Measurements

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    A physical quantity Q is related to four observables x, y, z and t by the relation \[Q=\frac{{{x}^{2/5}}{{z}^{3}}}{y\sqrt{t}}\]The percentage errors of measurement in x, y, z and t are 2.5%, 2%, 0.5% and 1% respectively. The percentage error in Q will be

    A) 5%

    B)  4.5%

    C)  8%

    D)  7.75%

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Given: \[Q={{x}^{2/5}}{{y}^{-1}}{{t}^{-1/2}}{{z}^{3}}\] \[\therefore \,\,\,\frac{\Delta Q}{Q}\times 100\] \[=\frac{2}{5}\frac{\Delta x}{x}\times 100+\frac{\Delta y}{y}\times 100\] \[+\frac{1}{2}\frac{\Delta t}{t}\times 100+3\frac{\Delta z}{z}\times 100\] \[=\frac{2}{5}\times 2.5+2+\frac{1}{2}\times 1+3\times 0.5=5%\]


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