At room temperature, what is the strength of the electric field in a 12 gauge copper wire (diameter 2.05 mm) that is needed to cause a 3.90 A current to flow? Use the resistivity at room temperature for copper ρ = 1.72×10−8 Ω⋅m. Express your answer with the appropriate units. What field would be needed if the wire were made of silver instead? Use the resistivity at room temperature for silver ρ = 1.47×10−8 Ω⋅m. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

At room temperature, what is the strength of the electric field in a 12 gauge copper wire (diameter 2.05 mm) that is needed to cause a 3.90 A current to flow? Use the resistivity at room temperature for copper ρ = 1.72×10−8 Ω⋅m. Express your answer with the appropriate units. What field would be needed if the wire were made of silver instead? Use the resistivity at room temperature for silver ρ = 1.47×10−8 Ω⋅m. Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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