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Units and Measurements formulas for JEE

Every Units and Measurements formula you need for JEE, grouped by concept.

4 formulas2 concepts
01

Errors and Significant Figures

3 formulas

Percentage error

Δxx×100\frac{\Delta x}{x}\times 100

Percentage error in a measurement.

applies whenx is measured value.
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Error propagation for powers

ΔQQ=aΔxx+bΔyy\frac{\Delta Q}{Q}=a\frac{\Delta x}{x}+b\frac{\Delta y}{y}

Relative error for Q=x^a y^b.

applies whenSmall errors assumed.
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Relative error

Δxx\frac{\Delta x}{x}

Relative error of a measurement.

applies whenx is measured value.
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02

Dimensional Analysis

1 formula

Dimensional formula

[Q]=MaLbTc[Q]=M^aL^bT^c

Dimensional formula of a quantity.

applies whenM L T are base dimensions.
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