An electrical cable is made up of 170 tiny wire filaments, each of which has a resistance of 3μΩ. An equal potential difference is applied between the ends of the entire filament, producing a current of 1 A. a. What is the current rating in each filament? b. What is the value of the potential difference? c. What is the resistance value of the cable?

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1. An electrical cable is made up of 170 tiny wire filaments, each of which has a resistance of 3μΩ. An equal potential difference is applied between the ends of the entire filament, producing a current of 1 A.

a. What is the current rating in each filament?

b. What is the value of the potential difference?

c. What is the resistance value of the cable?

 

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