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The percentage error in the distance $100 \pm 5 \mathrm{~cm}$ is ...(a) $5 \%$(b) $6 \%$(c) $8 \%$(d) $20 \%$
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Step 1: The formula to calculate the percentage error is given by: \[ \text{Percentage Error} = \frac{\text{Error}}{\text{Measured Value}} \times 100\% \] Show more…
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