Error Analysis: Practice Problem & Solution

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Error Analysis. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

When subtracting, the result must be rounded off to the least number of decimal places in any of the terms. Here, \(9.99\) has two decimal places, so \(9.9801\) is rounded to \(9.98\text{ m}\).