Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

Quantity $X$ carries a fractional uncertainty of $x$, while quantity $Y$ carries a fractional uncertainty of $y$. What fractional uncertainty applies to $\frac{X}{Y^2}$?

  • A$x + y$
  • B$x - y$
  • C$x + 2y$
  • D$x - 2y$

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