A cylindrical wire is made from a material having a resistivity of 1.6 x 10* om ; it has a length of 1600 m and a constant circular cross sectional area with a diameter of 1 mm. 6. If a potential difference of 60 volts is applied across the wire then what is the cur- rent in the wire? (in amps) a. 7.36 b. 2.76 c. 1.84 d. 1.38 e. 3.68

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A cylindrical wire is made from a material having a resistivity of 1.6 x 10* om ; it
has a length of 1600 m and a constant circular cross sectional area with a diameter
of 1 mm.
6.
If a potential difference of 60 volts is applied across the wire then what is the cur-
rent in the wire? (in amps)
a. 7.36
b. 2.76
c. 1.84
d. 1.38
e. 3.68
Transcribed Image Text:A cylindrical wire is made from a material having a resistivity of 1.6 x 10* om ; it has a length of 1600 m and a constant circular cross sectional area with a diameter of 1 mm. 6. If a potential difference of 60 volts is applied across the wire then what is the cur- rent in the wire? (in amps) a. 7.36 b. 2.76 c. 1.84 d. 1.38 e. 3.68
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