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Percentage error in the volume of a cylinder measured with a metre scale and vernier callipers

The same question, asked 2 times: 13 Apr 2026 S2*, 15 Apr 2026 S1. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    13 Apr 2026 S2

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    The length of a cylinder is measured with a meter rod having least count 0.10.1 cm. Its diameter is measured with vernier calipers having least count 0.010.01 cm. Length of cylinder is 8.08.0 cm and radius is 4.04.0 cm. Find the percentage error in the calculated value of the volume.

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  2. Question 2

    15 Apr 2026 S1

    101
    The length of rod is measured by meter scale having least count 0.10.1 cm and diameter is measured by vernier callipers having least count 0.010.01 cm. Length of rod is 5.05.0 cm and radius 2.02.0 cm. The percentage error in the calculated value of the volume is

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