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If `Q=(x^n)/(y^m) and Deltax, Deltay` are absolute errors in the measurement of x and y then absolute error `DeltaQ ` in Q is

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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(A) is true but (R) is false

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Both (A) and (R) are false

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AAKASH SERIES-UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS-EXERCISE- 1 B
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  3. A : The maximum possible error in a reading is taken as least count of...

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  4. A : In a measurement, two readings obtained are 20.004 and 20.0004. Th...

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  5. A : Out of the measurements A = 20.00 and B = 20.000, B is more accura...

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  6. A : All physically correct equations are dimensionally correct. R : ...

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  7. A : Physical relations involving addition and subtraction cannot be de...

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  8. A : An exact number has infinite number of significant digits. R : A...

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  9. A : A dimensionless quantity may have unit. R : Two physical quantit...

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  10. If Q=(x^n)/(y^m) and Deltax, Deltay are absolute errors in the measure...

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  11. State true or false: A point has no dimensions.

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  17. Statement-I : When an algebraic equation has been derived, it is advis...

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