A laboratory measures to be higher and to be higher than their accepted values
PHYSICS · Single correct · CBSE · Physics · Units and Measurements · Units and Measurements
Problem
A laboratory measures μ0 to be 2% higher and ε0 to be 3% higher than their accepted values. What is the resulting percentage error in the calculated speed of light? Indicate the sign of the error.
(a) +5%
(b) −5%
(c) −2.5%
(d) +2.5%