A physical quantity P is related to four observables a, b, c and d as P = a³ b² / (sqrt(c) d). The percentage errors of measurement in a, b, c and d are 1%, 3%, 4% and 2% respectively. What is the percentage error in the quantity P?

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  • A12%
  • B13%
  • C14%
  • D15%
Explanation

The percentage error in P is given by 3*(% error in a) + 2*(% error in b) + (1/2)*(% error in c) + (% error in d). Substituting the values: 3*(1%) + 2*(3%) + (1/2)*(4%) + (2%) = 3% + 6% + 2% + 2% = 13%.

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