Example 27.3 The Resistance of Nichrome Wire LA Calculate the resistance per unit length of a thin 22-gauge Nichrome wire which has a radius of 0.330 mm. B If a potential difference of 14 V is maintained across a 1.0 m length of the Nichrome wire, what is the current in the wire? Strategy Use the information obtained in Table 27.1.

Example 27.3 The Resistance of Nichrome Wire LA Calculate the resistance per unit length of a thin 22-gauge Nichrome wire which has a radius of 0.330 mm. B If a potential difference of 14 V is maintained across a 1.0 m length of the Nichrome wire, what is the current in the wire? Strategy Use the information obtained in Table 27.1.

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Chapter27: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

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