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Chapter 21 Problem 104GP

Question

Problem 104GP

It is desired to construct a 5.0-Ω resistor from a 1.2-m length of tungsten wire. What diameter is needed for this wire?

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Here we need to find the diameter of the wire which is necessary to have a resistance of with the length of tungsten wire . The resistivity of the tungsten wire is taken to be .

Given data,

Resistance,

Length of wire,

Resistivity,

To find,

Diameter,

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

It is desired to construct a 5.0-? resistor from a 1.2-m

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