If R Is the Total Resistance of Three Resistors, Connected

question 83

Multiple Choice

If R is the total resistance of three resistors, connected in parallel, with resistances , then . If the resistances are measured in ohms as , with a possible error of 0.8% in each case, estimate the maximum error in the calculated value of R.

• A)0.098
• B)0.347
• C)0.957
• D)0.476
• E)0.291

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