Question 2:A. Estimate the voltage drop for A solar array has been installed and the distance between the output of the array and the solar controller is 10 metres. The short circuit current of the array is 9.6A. • The cable has a cross sectional area of 10 mm2 • The cable is copper with a resistivity of 0.0183 ohms/metres/mm2 • The battery voltage of the system is 12V.

Question 2:A. Estimate the voltage drop for A solar array has been installed and the distance between the output of the array and the solar controller is 10 metres. The short circuit current of the array is 9.6A. • The cable has a cross sectional area of 10 mm2 • The cable is copper with a resistivity of 0.0183 ohms/metres/mm2 • The battery voltage of the system is 12V.

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

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