(II) Calculate the ratio of the resistance of 10.0 m of aluminum wire 2.2 mm in diameter, to 24.0 m of copper wire 1.8 mm in diameter.

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Chapter27: Current And Resistance
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Problem 27.75AP: Review. When a straight wire is warmed, its resistance is given by R = R0,[1 + a(T T0)] according...
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(II) Calculate the ratio of the resistance of 10.0 m of aluminum wire 2.2 mm in diameter, to 24.0 m of copper wire 1.8 mm in diameter.

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