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Percentage error in measuring the force constant and elongation of a spring are respectively 1% and 0.5% then maximum possible percentage error in the elastic potential energy stored in the spring is 

a
2.5%
b
0.5%
c
1.5%
d
2%

detailed solution

Correct option is D

U=12kx2∴ (ΔUU)max⁡×100%=Δkk×100%+2(Δxx)×100%=1%+2×0.5%=2%

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