A copper conductor is connected in parallel with twice its length of aluminum conductor. The resistivity of copper is (0.0159 µN. m) and that of aluminum is (0.0254 µn. m). If the diameter of the aluminum is (10 mm). Determine the necessary diameter of the copper conductor in order that each conductor will carry the same current.

A copper conductor is connected in parallel with twice its length of aluminum conductor. The resistivity of copper is (0.0159 µN. m) and that of aluminum is (0.0254 µn. m). If the diameter of the aluminum is (10 mm). Determine the necessary diameter of the copper conductor in order that each conductor will carry the same current.

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