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Resistance of a given wire is obtained by measuring the current flowing in it and the voltage difference applied across it. If the percentage errors in the measurement of the current and the voltage difference are each, then error in the value of resistance of the wire is
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(b) zero
(c)
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Resistance of a given wire is obtained by measuring the current flowing in it and the voltage difference applied across it. If the percentage errors in the measurement of the current and the voltage difference are each, then error in the value of resistance of the wire is
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(b) zero
(c)
(d)
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Exp. (a)
From Ohm's law,
By error method,
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Resistance of a given wire is obtained by measuring the current flowing in it and the voltage difference applied across it. If the percentage errors in the measurement of the current and the voltage difference are each, then error in the value of resistance of the wire is
(a)
(b) zero
(c)
(d)
Updated OnFeb 2, 2024
TopicUnits and Measurements
SubjectPhysics
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