In the expression for time period $T$ of a simple pendulum $T = 2 \pi \sqrt{\frac{l}{g}}$,if the percentage error in time period $T$ and length $l$ are $2 \%$ and $2 \%$ respectively,then the percentage error in acceleration due to gravity $g$ is equal to ......... $\%$

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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