During its use, the temperature of the aluminum wire has increased from room temperature to 80 degree Celsius. Calculate the increase in the resistivity of the aluminum wire. The resistivity of the aluminum at room temperature (20 degree C) is 2.75 x 10^(-8) ohm-meter, and the temperature coefficient of resistivity is 0.00039/degree

During its use, the temperature of the aluminum wire has increased from room temperature to 80 degree Celsius. Calculate the increase in the resistivity of the aluminum wire. The resistivity of the aluminum at room temperature (20 degree C) is 2.75 x 10^(-8) ohm-meter, and the temperature coefficient of resistivity is 0.00039/degree

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

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ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter10: Using Wire Tables And Determining Conductor Sizes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10PP: Determine the ohms-per-mil-foot of an aluminum conductor located in an area with a temperature of...

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