Birds resting on high-voltage power lines are a common sight. The copper wire on which a bird stands is2.2 cm in diameter and carries a current of 50 A. If the bird’s feet are 4.0 cm apart, calculate the potential difference between its feet.

Birds resting on high-voltage power lines are a common sight. The copper wire on which a bird stands is2.2 cm in diameter and carries a current of 50 A. If the bird’s feet are 4.0 cm apart, calculate the potential difference between its feet.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter17: Current And Resistance

Section17.6: Electrical Energy And Power

Problem 17.7QQ

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