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The error in the measurement of the length of the sample pendulum is `0.2%` and the error in time period `4%`. The maximum possible error in measurement of `(L)/(T^(2))` is

A

`4.2%`

B

`3.8%`

C

`7.8%`

D

`8.2%`

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The correct Answer is:
D
Let `x=L/T^2 , (Deltax)/x = (DeltaL)/(L) + 2(DeltaT)/T`
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  • The maximum possible error in a measurement

    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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