Q.

The relative density of the material of a body is the ratio of its weight in air and the loss of its weight in water. By using a spring balance, the weight of the body in air is measured to be 5.00±0.05  N. The weight of the body in water is measured to be 4.00±0.05  N. Then, the maximum possible percentage error in relative density is

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a

10%

b

7%

c

 9%

d

11%

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

RD=w1w1w2,  Δ(RD)RD×100

=Δw1w1×100+Δ(w1w2)w1w2×100

=0.055.00×100+0.05+0.051.00×100

=1+10 =11%

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