In Ohm's experiment, the value of an unknown resistance were found to be $4.12\; \Omega, 4.08 \;\Omega, 4.22 \;\Omega$ and $4.14 \;\Omega$. Calculate absolute error and relative error in these measurement.

  • A
    $0.04, 0.0096$
  • B
    $0.4, 0.096$
  • C
    $0.004, 0.96$
  • D
    $0.004, 0.00096$

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