AIPMT MAIN2008Physics-Units and Measurements
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Physics Error Analysis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
If the error in the measurement of radius of a sphere is 2%, then the error in the determination of volume of the sphere will be
A
2%
B
4%
C
6%
D
8%
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The volume of a sphere is proportional to the cube of its radius. Therefore, the percentage error in volume is three times the percentage error in radius, which is 6%.
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