The possible error involved in measuring each dimension of a right circular cylinder is ±0.05 centimeter. The radius is 3 centimeters and the height is 10 centimeters. Approximate the propagated error and the relative error in the calculated volume of the cylinder.

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The possible error involved in measuring each dimension of a right circular cylinder is ±0.05 centimeter. The radius is 3 centimeters and the height is 10 centimeters. Approximate the propagated error and the relative error in the calculated volume of the cylinder.

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