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Percentage error in measurement of `(125pm0.5)` cm will be……….

A

`0.1%`

B

`0.04%`

C

`0.4%`

D

0.4

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The correct Answer is:
D
Percentage error,
`=(Deltal)/(l)xx100`
`=(0.5)/(125)xx100=0.4%`
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