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Chapter 27, Problem 15P
A wire 50.0 m long and 2.00 mm in diameter is connected to a source with a potential difference of 9.11 V, and the current is found to be 36.0 A. Assume a temperature of 20.0°C and, using Table 27.2, identify the metal out of which the wire is made.
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