Two wires A and B of circular cross-section are made of the same metal and have equal lengths, but the resistance of wire A is four times greater than that of wire B. Find the ratio of their cross-sectional area

Two wires A and B of circular cross-section are made of the same metal and have equal lengths, but the resistance of wire A is four times greater than that of wire B. Find the ratio of their cross-sectional area

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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Problem 70AP: A 10.00-meter long wire cable that is made of copper has a resistance of 0.051 ohms, (a) What is the...

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Resistivity is a characteristic property of the conductor’s material that measures the extent to which the material opposes the flow of current. It is denoted by the Greek letter “rho”. Electrical resistivity, also known as specific resistance, depends on the nature of the material of the conductor and is unaffected by its dimensions.

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