A physical quantity C is related to four other quantities p, q, r and s as follows C = pq2r3 s The percentage errors in the measurement of p, q, r and s are 1\%, 2\%, 3\% and 2\%, respectively. The percentage error in the measurement of C will be %
Answer
15
Solution
For C = pq2r3 s1/2, the maximum relative errors add, each multiplied by its power:
CC 100 = pp 100 + 2 qq 100 + 3 rr 100 + 12 ss 100
= 1 + 2(2) + 3(3) + 12(2)
= 1 + 4 + 9 + 1
= 15\%
Answer: 15