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Chapter 21, Problem 37

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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?

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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.

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