The density of a solid metal sphere is determined by measuring its mass and its diameter. The maximum error in the density of the sphere is (x/100)%. If the relative errors in measuring the mass and the diameter are 6.0% and 1.5% respectively, the value of x is
The density of a solid metal sphere is determined by measuring its mass and its diameter. The maximum error in the density of the sphere is (x/100)%. If the relative errors in measuring the mass and the diameter are 6.0% and 1.5% respectively, the value of x is
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ρ = m/ (4/3πr³). Δρ/ρ = Δm/m + 3Δd/d.
= 6+3×1.5=10.5%. (1050/100)%
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