Principles Of Electric Circuits
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ISBN: 9780134879482
Author: Floyd, Thomas L.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2, Problem 8RP
Use Table 2-3 to determine the resistance of 100 ft of copper wire with a cross-sectional area of 810.1 CM. Compare with the calculated result.
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