Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1, Chapter 1-20
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Chapter 26, Problem 28P
GO Figure 26-27 gives the electric potential V(x) along a copper wire carrying uniform current, from a point of higher potential Vs = 12.0 μV at x = 0 to a point of zero potential at xs = 3.00 m. The wire has a radius of 2.00 mm. What is the current in the wire?
Figure 26-27 Problem 28.
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