Error PropagationMediumQuestion 5025
Question
Using g = 4π²l/T², length has a maximum error of 1% and period 2%. What is the first-order maximum percentage error in g?
- A5%Correct
- B3%
- C1%
- D6%
Correct answer
5%
Explanation
g = 4π²l/T². % error in g = % error in l + 2×% error in T = 1% + 2×2% = 5%.