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The length of a body is measured as 3.51m, if the acuracy is 0.01 m, then the percentage errof in the measurement is

A

`351%`

B

`1%`

C

`0.28%`

D

`0.035%`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`%" Error "rArr (Deltal)/(l)xx100%`
`=(0.01)/(3.51)xx100=0.28%`
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