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A physical quantity Q is found to depend on observables x, y and z, obeying relation `Q=(x^(3)y^(2))/(z)`. The percentage error in the measurements of x, y and z are 1% , 2% and 4% respectively. What is percentage error in the quantity Q ?

A

`4%`

B

`3%`

C

`11%`

D

`1%`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`(Delta Q)/(Q) = 3(Delta x)/(x) + 2(Delta y)/(y) + (Delta z)/(z) = 3 xx 1 + 2 xx 2 + 4 = 11%`
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