A rectangular block of copper has sides of length 12 cm, 22 cm, and 46 cm. If the block is connected to a 4.2 V source across two of its opposite faces, find the following. (a) What is the maximum current the block can carry? A (b) What is the minimum current the block can carry? A

A rectangular block of copper has sides of length 12 cm, 22 cm, and 46 cm. If the block is connected to a 4.2 V source across two of its opposite faces, find the following. (a) What is the maximum current the block can carry? A (b) What is the minimum current the block can carry? A

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(a) What is the maximum current the block can carry?
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(b) What is the minimum current the block can carry?
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