A copper transmission line is to be replaced by one of aluminum having the same total resistance. If the cross sectional area of the copper wire is 0.005m2 , what would be the cross sectional area of the new aluminum wire? Note: DRAW THE DIAGRAM

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A copper transmission line is to be replaced by one of aluminum having the same total resistance. If the cross sectional area of the copper wire is 0.005m2 , what would be the cross sectional area of the new aluminum wire?

Note: DRAW THE DIAGRAM

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