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If the length of a cylinder is measured to be `4.28 cm` with an error of `0.01cm`, the percentage error in the mesured length is nearly

A

`0.4%`

B

`0.5%`

C

`0.2%`

D

`0.1%`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`(Delta l)/(l) xx 100 = (0.01)/(4.28)xx100 = 0.2%`
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