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Using the data in Table 2.4, calculate the resistance and conductance of 50 ft of wire with the following sizes: AWG 2, AWG 14, and AWG 28.
Find the resistance and conductance of
Answer to Problem 57E
The resistance and conductance of
The resistance and conductance of
The resistance and conductance of
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for resistance per feet for
Here,
Hence, the expression for the total resistance of given wire is as follows.
Here,
Expression for the conductance of the wire is as follows.
Here,
The expression for resistance per feet for
Here,
Hence, the expression for the total resistance of given wire is as follows.
Here,
Expression for the conductance of the wire is as follows.
Here,
The expression for resistance per feet for
Here,
Hence, the expression for the total resistance of given wire is as follows.
Here,
Expression for the conductance of the wire is as follows.
Here,
Calculation:
Refer Table 2.4 in the textbook.
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Conclusion:
Thus, the resistance and conductance of
The resistance and conductance of
The resistance and conductance of
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