STANDARDPhysics-Errors and Measurements
STANDARD Physics Percentage Error MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
Percentage errors in the measurement of mass and speed are 2% and 3% respectively. The error in the estimation of kinetic energy obtained by measuring mass and speed will be
A
8%
B
2%
C
12%
D
10%
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The kinetic energy K is given by K = 1/2 mv². The percentage error in K is calculated as ΔK/K × 100 = Δm/m × 100 + 2Δv/v × 100 = 2% + 2×3% = 8%.
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