The length of a pendulum is measured as $1.01 \ m$ and the time for $30$ oscillations is measured as $1 \ minute \ 3 \ s$. The error in length is $0.01 \ m$ and the error in time is $3 \ s$. The percentage error in the measurement of acceleration due to gravity is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $15$

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