The density of steal ball was determined by measuring the mass and diameter. The mass was measured with 1% and diameter 3% of the error. In the calculated density of the steel ball is at most;
Correct answer: C. 4%
- A. 2%
- B. 8%
- C. 4%
- D. 10%
Explanation
4%: As mentioned earlier, the maximum error in the calculated density is the sum of the errors in measuring the mass and diameter, which is 1% + 3% = 4%. Therefore, the maximum error in the calculated density is 4%. Based on the analysis, the option that correctly represents the maximum error in the calculated density of the steel ball is 4%.
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