Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 24, Problem 47P
You’re writing the instruction manual for a power saw, and you have to specify the maximum permissible length for an extension cord made from 18-gauge copper wire (diameter 1.0 mm). The saw draws 7.0 A and needs a minimum of 115 V across its motor when the outlet supplies 120 V. What do you specify for the maximum length extension cord, given that they come in 25-foot increments?
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Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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