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An experiment measures quantities x, y, z and then t is calculated from the data as t=xy2z3. If percentage errors in x, y and z are respectively 1 %, 3 %, 2 %, then percentage error in t is

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10 %
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4 %
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7 %
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13 %
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Solution

The correct option is D 13 %
The given quantity is t=xy2z3
Percentage error in t is given by Δtt×100=1×(Δxx×100)+2(Δyy×100)+3(Δzz×100)
Δtt×100=1×1+2×3+3×2=13%

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