Energy is to be transmitted over a pair of copper wires in a transmission line at the rate of 20.0 kW with only a 1.00% loss over a distance of 18.0 km at potential difference ΔVrms = 1.50 × 103 V between the wires. Assuming the current density is uniform in the conductors, what is the diameter required for each of the two wires?

Energy is to be transmitted over a pair of copper wires in a transmission line at the rate of 20.0 kW with only a 1.00% loss over a distance of 18.0 km at potential difference ΔVrms = 1.50 × 103 V between the wires. Assuming the current density is uniform in the conductors, what is the diameter required for each of the two wires?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

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