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 uN. 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 uN. 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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Chapter10: Using Wire Tables And Determining Conductor Sizes

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Problem 10PP: Determine the ohms-per-mil-foot of an aluminum conductor located in an area with a temperature of...

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