Resistance of rod is calculated by measuring its length with help of meter scale of least count $1\ mm$ . Its radius is measured with help of screw gauge having $50$ division on circular scale and pitch is of $1\ mm$ . Resistivity of material is exact. Length of the wire is found to be $20\ cm$ and diameter of wire is $4\ mm$ . Find the percentage error in calculation of resistance ............... $\%$
  • A$1.5$
  • B$2$
  • C$2.5$
  • D$3.5$
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