A physical quantity is represented by x=MaLbT−c. If the percentage of error in the measurements of M,L,T are α% , β% and γ% then the maximum percentage error in x is :
A
aα+bβ+cγ
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B
aα+bβ+cγ
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C
aα×bβ×cγ
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D
aα×bβ×cγ
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Solution
The correct option is Baα+bβ+cγ Given, x=MaLbT−c
So, Δxx=±(aΔMM+bΔLL+cΔTT)
The maximum % error, Δxx×100=(aΔMM×100+bΔLL×100+cΔTT×100)=aα+bβ+cγ