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A physical quantity P is related to four observables a, b, c, d as follows: P = P=a3b2(c,d) The percentage errors in the measurement of a, b, c and d are 1%3%4%and2% respectively. The percentage error in the quantity P is

A
7%
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B
9%
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C
11%
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D
13%
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Solution

The correct option is D 13%
P = a3b2.c12.d1ΔPP=3(Δaa)+2(Δbb)+12Δcc+ΔddPercentage error in P=3(1%)+2(3%)+12(4%)+2%=(3+6+2+2)%=13%

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