What is the fractional error in $g$ calculated from $T = 2\pi \sqrt {l/g}$? Given fractional errors in $T$ and $l$ are $\pm x$ and $\pm y$ respectively?

  • A
    $x + y$
  • B
    $x - y$
  • C
    $2x + y$
  • D
    $2x - y$

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