Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

The equation below defines a quantity $y$ that must be found. $y = \dfrac{p x}{q^2}$ The percentage uncertainties for $p$, $x$ and $q$ are given below. $p$: $6\%$ $x$: $2\%$ $q$: $4\%$ What is the percentage uncertainty in $y$?

  • A$0.5\%$
  • B$0.75\%$
  • C$12\%$
  • D$16\%$

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