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If the percentage errors in measuring the length and the diameter of a wire are each. The percentage error in measuring its resistance will be:
- A0.144%
- B0.2%
- C0.1%
- D0.3%
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Correct answer: D
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Write the relation for resistance of a wire
For a wire, where is length and is cross-sectional area.
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Express area in terms of diameter
For a circular wire, Hence,
So,
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Use percentage error formula
For a quantity of the form the maximum percentage error is
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Substitute the given errors
Given:
Therefore,
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Match with the options
corresponds to Option D.
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Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: D
Derived answer: D
So they agree.
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