Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

A value $y$ is to be found using the equation below. $y = \frac{px}{q^2}$ The percentage uncertainties for $p$, $x$ and $q$ are given. What is the percentage uncertainty in $y$?

  • A$0.5\%$
  • B$1\%$
  • C$16\%$
  • D$192\%$

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