The Length of Each Edge of a Cube Is 19

question 256

Multiple Choice

The length of each edge of a cube is 19 cm, with a possible error in measurement of 0.01 cm. Use differentials to estimate the error that might occur when the volume of the cube is calculated.

• A) An error is approximately
• B) An error is approximately
• C) An error is approximately
• D) An error is approximately

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