NEET Physics Mathematical Tools, Units & Dimensions Question Bank Errors of Measurement

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    The length of a cylinder is measured with a meter rod having least count 0.1 cm. Its diameter is measured with vernier calipers having least count 0.01 cm. Given that length is 5.0 cm. and radius is 2.0 cm. The percentage error in the calculated value of the volume will be 

    A)            1%

    B)                                      2%

    C)            3% 

    D)            4%

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

               Volume of cylinder \[V=\pi {{r}^{2}}l\]               Percentage error in volume          \[\frac{\Delta V}{V}\times 100=\frac{2\Delta r}{r}\times 100+\frac{\Delta l}{l}\times 100\]                            \[=\left( 2\times \frac{0.01}{2.0}\times 100+\frac{0.1}{5.0}\times 100 \right)\] \[=(1+2)%\] =\[3%\]


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