If a physical quantity 'Q' is measured as Q = (10.0 +- 0.2) unit, and another quantity 'R' is measured as R = (5.0 +- 0.1) unit. What is the value of Q/R with error limits?

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  • A(2.0 +- 0.04) unit
  • B(2.0 +- 0.08) unit
  • C(2.0 +- 0.06) unit
  • D(2.0 +- 0.02) unit
Explanation

Value of Q/R = 10.0/5.0 = 2.0. The fractional error in Q/R is d(Q/R)/(Q/R) = (dQ/Q) + (dR/R) = (0.2/10.0) + (0.1/5.0) = 0.02 + 0.02 = 0.04. So, the absolute error d(Q/R) = 0.04 * 2.0 = 0.08. Thus, Q/R = (2.0 +- 0.08) unit.

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