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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

`(ax+by-cz)%`

B

`(ax-by-cz)%`

C

`(ax+by+cz)%`

D

`(ax-by+cz)%`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`X=M^(x)L^(-y)T^(-z)`
`therefore (DeltaX)/(Y)xx100=x((DeltaM)/(M)xx100)+ underset("(Error are always added)")(y((DeltaL))/(L)xx100)+z((DeltaT)/(T)xx100)`
`therefore" "(DeltaX)/(X)xx100=(ax+by+cz)" per cent"`
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