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Errors and Measurements: Error Propagation MCQ

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Error PropagationMediumQuestion 30127

Question

The density ρ = M/V. If %error in M is 2% and %error in V is 3%, the %error in ρ is:
  1. A
    1%
  2. B
    5%
    Correct
  3. C
    6%
  4. D
    1.5%

Correct answer

5%

Explanation

%error in ρ = %error in M + %error in V = 2 + 3 = 5%.

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