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Calculus Question, approximating errors?

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The radius of a sphere is found to be 20 centimeters. The possible error in its measurement is 0.25 centimeters. Use differentials to compute (a) the possible error in computing the surface area of the sphere, and (b) the relative error in computing the surface area. (Formula is S=(4)(pi)(r2)
asked Aug 11, 2014 in CALCULUS by anonymous

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Apply derivative with respect of r.

In this case r = 20 and dr = 0.25

a) Possible error image

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b) Relative error

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answered Aug 11, 2014 by david Expert

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