Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 7P
- What is the diameter in inches of a copper wire that has a resistance of
- and is as long as a football �eld
- Without working out the numerical solution, determine whether the area of an aluminum wire will be smaller or larger than that of the copper wire. Explain.
- Repeat (b) for a silver wire.
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