Inquiry Into Physics
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Author: Ostdiek, Vern J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 7, Problem 21Q
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. A power supply is connected to two bare wires that are inserted into a glass of saltwater. The resistance of the water decreases as the voltage is increased. Sketch a graph of the voltage versus the current in the water showing this type of behavior.
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