The resistivity of copper is 1.70 x 10-8 Ω ⋅ m. (a) Find the resistanceof a copper wire with a radius of 1.29 mm and a lengthof 1.00 m. (b) Calculate the volume of copper in the wire.(c) Suppose that volume of copper is formed into a new wirewith a length of 2.00 m. Find the new resistance of the wire.

The resistivity of copper is 1.70 x 10-8 Ω ⋅ m. (a) Find the resistanceof a copper wire with a radius of 1.29 mm and a lengthof 1.00 m. (b) Calculate the volume of copper in the wire.(c) Suppose that volume of copper is formed into a new wirewith a length of 2.00 m. Find the new resistance of the wire.

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter17: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

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