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A physical quantity `X` is represented by `X = (M^(x) L^(-y) T^(-z)`. The maximum percantage errors in the measurement of `M , L , and T`, respectively , are `a% , b% and c%`. The maximum percentage error in the measurement of `X` will be

A

`(alpha a + beta b + gamma c) %`

B

`(alpha a- beta b + gamma c)%`

C

`(alpha a - beta b- gamma c)%`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A

`X=M^(a)L^(b)T^(c)`
`rArr(DeltaX)/(X)=a((DeltaM)/(M))+b((DeltaL)/(L))+c((DeltaT)/(T))=a alpha+b beta+c gamma`
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