College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 26P
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To find: The potential difference between the ends of the copper wire.
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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