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draws a current of 20.0 A from a 240 V power source 15.0 m away. What is the minimum cross-sectional area of the wire that can be used if the voltage at the motor is not to be lower than 230 V?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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