copper wire is r = 2.19 cm in radius and 2.6 m in length, has a resistivity of 1.72x10^-8 Ω m, and carries a current of 3.23 A. The wire has a charge carrier density of 8.49x10^28 electrons/m3. What is the electric potential difference, V in volts, across the wire? Note: Express your answer to three significant figures. Use scientific not

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A copper wire is r = 2.19 cm in radius and 2.6 m in length, has a resistivity of 1.72x10^-8 Ω m, and carries a current of 3.23 A. The wire has a charge carrier density of 8.49x10^28 electrons/m3. What is the electric potential difference, V in volts, across the wire?

Note: Express your answer to three significant figures. Use scientific notation

 

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