NEET2023Physics-Measurements

NEET 2023 Physics Error Analysis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A metal wire has mass (0.4 ± 0.002) g, radius (0.3 ± 0.001) mm and length (5 ± 0.02) cm. The maximum possible percentage error in the measurement of density will nearly be:

A

1.3%

B

1.6%

C

1.4%

D

1.2%

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The percentage error in density = sum of percentage errors in mass, radius (doubled), and length.

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