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Chapter 21, Problem 37(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 37CQ
A long, inexpensive extension cord is connected from inside the house to a refrigerator outside. The refrigerator doesn’t run as it should. What might be the problem?
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QUESTION:
Problem 37CQ
A long, inexpensive extension cord is connected from inside the house to a refrigerator outside. The refrigerator doesn’t run as it should. What might be the problem?
ANSWER:Solution 37CQ
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The resistance of the extension cord depends on,
R = p
Here, P is the resistivity of the cord, I is the length of the cord and a is the area of the cross-section of the cord.