To estimate the maximum error in measurement resulting from the tolerance of error in the independent variable using differentials.
Answer to Problem 40E
The maximum error in measurement resulting from the tolerance of error in the independent variable is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The area of an equilateral triangle with side
Calculation:
The area of equilateral triangle of side x is
With
Therefore,
The maximum error in measurement resulting from the tolerance of error in the independent variable is
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