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ISBN: 9780134819884

Author: GIANCOLI

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 25, Problem 70GP

A small city requires about 15 MW of power. Suppose that instead of using high-voltage lines to supply the power, the power is delivered at 120V. Assuming a two-wire line of 0.5 0-cm-diameter copper wire, estimate the cost of the energy lost to heat per hour per meter. Assume the cost of electricity is about 9.0 cents per kWh.

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