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If percentage errors in the measurement of mass and volume of an object are `2% and 3%` respectively, then the percentage error in the measurement of the density of the object is :

A

`1%`

B

`0.66%`

C

`5%`

D

`6%`

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To find the percentage error in the measurement of density when the percentage errors in the measurement of mass and volume are given, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the formula for density**: Density (D) is defined as mass (M) divided by volume (V): \[ D = \frac{M}{V} \] 2. **Identify the percentage errors**: - The percentage error in mass (\( \Delta M \)) is given as \( 2\% \). - The percentage error in volume (\( \Delta V \)) is given as \( 3\% \). 3. **Use the formula for percentage error in division**: When calculating the percentage error in a quotient (like density), the percentage errors are added: \[ \text{Percentage error in density} = \text{Percentage error in mass} + \text{Percentage error in volume} \] 4. **Substitute the values**: \[ \text{Percentage error in density} = 2\% + 3\% \] 5. **Calculate the total percentage error**: \[ \text{Percentage error in density} = 5\% \] ### Final Answer: The percentage error in the measurement of the density of the object is \( 5\% \). ---

To find the percentage error in the measurement of density when the percentage errors in the measurement of mass and volume are given, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the formula for density**: Density (D) is defined as mass (M) divided by volume (V): \[ D = \frac{M}{V} ...
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