The maximum percentage error in the measurement of Young's modulus Y is given by the formula Y = (F L) / (A ΔL). If percentage errors in F, L, A, and ΔL are 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% respectively, what is the maximum percentage error in Y?

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  • A10%
  • B9%
  • C12%
  • D15%
Explanation

The maximum percentage error in Y = (% error in F) + (% error in L) + (% error in A) + (% error in ΔL). So, 1% + 2% + 3% + 4% = 10%.

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