Q2) A long horizontal wire of 0.2 mm diameter has a constant temperature of 54 C caused by an electric current. This wire is placed in cold air whose temperature reaches 0 C. Find the required electric power to keep the wire temperature at 54 C.

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Q2) A long horizontal wire of 0.2 mm diameter has a constant
temperature of 54 C caused by an electric current. This wire is
placed in cold air whose temperature reaches 0 C. Find the
required electric power to keep the wire temperature at 54 C.
Transcribed Image Text:Q2) A long horizontal wire of 0.2 mm diameter has a constant temperature of 54 C caused by an electric current. This wire is placed in cold air whose temperature reaches 0 C. Find the required electric power to keep the wire temperature at 54 C.
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