The percentage errors in the measurement of mass and speed are $2\%$ and $3\%$ respectively. What will be the maximum percentage error in the estimation of the kinetic energy obtained by measuring mass and speed?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $10$

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