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Some wire of radius is 1.262mm has a resistance of 20Ω. Determine the resistance of a wire of the same length and material if the diameter is 1.6mm

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12.44


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  • the resistance of a wire of the same length and material if the diameter is 1.6 mm of the given measures

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Answer:

12.44Ω

Step-by-step explanation:

For a question such as this, the assumption must be that the resistance is inversely proportional to the square of the diameter. The resistance will be ...

20Ω × (1.262/1.6)² ≈ 12.44Ω

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