Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 28, Problem 44PQ
A Two wires with different resistivities, ρ1 and ρ2, are supposed to have the same resistance. If the radii of the wires are r1 and r2, find a function for the length of the second wire in terms of the length of the first wire.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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