The dimensions of a cone are measured using a scale with a least count of 2 mm . The diameter of the base and the height are both measured to be 20.0 cm. The maximum percentage error in the determination of the volume is ____.
Answer: 3
Solution
The volume of a cone is V=31π(2D)2H=12πD2H.
The percentage error in volume is:
VΔV×100%=(2DΔD+HΔH)×100%
Given least count = 2 mm = 0.2 cm, and measurements D = H = 20.0 cm:
DΔD=200.2=0.01=1%
HΔH=200.2=0.01=1%
Therefore:
Percentage error in V=2(1%)+1%=3%
JEE Advanced · 2024 · 26 May 2024 · Paper 2 · Integer answer