JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jul 2022 · Shift 2 · Units & Measurement

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The maximum error in the measurement of resistance, current and time for which current flows in an electrical circuit are 1%, 2% and 3% respectively. The maximum percentage error in the detection of the dissipated heat will be:
  1. (A)2
  2. (B)4
  3. (C)6
  4. (D)8✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Heat dissipated in a resistor is .

For error propagation in products and powers:


Maximum percentage error:

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