College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 26, Problem 31P
Problems 30 and 31 concern a high-voltage transmission line. Such lines are made of bare wire; they are not insulated. Assume that the wire is 100 km long, has a resistance of 7.0 Ω, and carries 200 A.
Would it be possible for a person to safely hang from this wire? Assume that the hands are 15 cm apart, and assume a skin resistance of 2200 Ω.
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The given problem concerns a high-voltage transmission line. Such lines are made of bare wire; they are not insulated. Assume that the wire is 100 km long, has a resistance of 7.0 Ω, and carries 200 A.
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