Question

Statement-I: When two quantities are multiplied, the relative error in the result is the sum of the relative errors in the quantities.
Statement-II: When two quantities are divided, the relative error in the result is the difference of the relative errors in the quantities.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct
• B. Both statements I and II are not correct
• C. Statement I is correct, but statement II is not correct
• D. Statement I is not correct, but statement II is correct

Hint:

In error analysis: \[ \text{Relative errors add for multiplication and division.} \] Never subtract them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C