A physical quantity P is related to four observables a, b, c and d as P = (a³ b²) / (sqrt(c) d). The percentage errors in the measurements of 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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  • A13%
  • B12%
  • C10%
  • D9%
Explanation

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

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