A zinc bar weighing 3.0 kg is attached to a buried iron pipe to protect the pipe from corrosion. An average current of 0.020 A flows between the bar and the pipe. How many years will be required for the zinc bar to be entirely consumed? a. 600yrs b. 7.00yrs c. 5.99yrs d. 14.0yrs
A zinc bar weighing 3.0 kg is attached to a buried iron pipe to protect the pipe from corrosion. An average current of 0.020 A flows between the bar and the pipe. How many years will be required for the zinc bar to be entirely consumed? a. 600yrs b. 7.00yrs c. 5.99yrs d. 14.0yrs
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A zinc bar weighing 3.0 kg is attached to a buried iron pipe to protect the pipe from corrosion. An average current of 0.020 A flows between the bar and the pipe. How many years will be required for the zinc bar to be entirely consumed?
a. 600yrs
b. 7.00yrs
c. 5.99yrs
d. 14.0yrs
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