The Legs of a Right Triangle Are Measured to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

The legs of a right triangle are measured to be and inches with a maximum error of inches in each measurement. Use differentials to estimate the maximum possible error in the calculated value of the hypotenuse.

• A) is the maximum error in the hypotenuse.
• B) is the maximum error in the hypotenuse.
• C) is the maximum error in the hypotenuse.
• D) is the maximum error in the hypotenuse.
• E) is the maximum error in the hypotenuse.

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