The radius $(r)$,length $(l)$,and resistance $(R)$ of a metal wire were measured in the laboratory as:
$r = (0.35 \pm 0.05) \text{ cm}$
$R = (100 \pm 10) \text{ } \Omega$
$l = (15 \pm 0.2) \text{ cm}$
The percentage error in the resistivity of the material of the wire is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $25.6$
  • B
    $39.9$
  • C
    $37.3$
  • D
    $35.6$

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