Physics for Scientists and Engineers With Modern Physics
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Chapter 27, Problem 4OQ
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To determine
The variation of the drift speed along the wire as the area of cross section becomes smaller.
(ii)
To determine
The variation of the resistance per unit length of the wire as the area of cross section becomes smaller.
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