4. Wire C and wire D are made from different materials and have length L = Lp-1.0 m (Figure 4). The resistivity and diameter of wire C are 2 x 10-62.m and 1.00 mm, and those of wire D are 1 x 10-6 2.m and 0.50 mm. the current in the wires is 2.0A. What is the electric potential difference and energy dissipated between a) points 1 and 2 b) points 2 and 3 C D 3

4. Wire C and wire D are made from different materials and have length L = Lp-1.0 m (Figure 4). The resistivity and diameter of wire C are 2 x 10-62.m and 1.00 mm, and those of wire D are 1 x 10-6 2.m and 0.50 mm. the current in the wires is 2.0A. What is the electric potential difference and energy dissipated between a) points 1 and 2 b) points 2 and 3 C D 3

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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