A copper wire and an iron wire of equal length L and diameter d are joined and a potential difference V is applied between the ends of the composited wire. calculate a) the potential difference across each wire. b) The current density in each wire, c) the electric field in each wire. L=10 m, d=2.0 mm, V=100volt

A copper wire and an iron wire of equal length L and diameter d are joined and a potential difference V is applied between the ends of the composited wire. calculate a) the potential difference across each wire. b) The current density in each wire, c) the electric field in each wire. L=10 m, d=2.0 mm, V=100volt

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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