In an experiment the values of two spring constants were measured as and . If these springs are connected in parallel, then the percentage error in equivalent spring constant is :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)
- (D)✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
In a parallel combination the spring constants add, so . For a sum the absolute errors add, giving . The percentage error is therefore .
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