Calculate the length of the copper wire having a diameter of 1/16 inches and resistance of 2 ohms. Conductivity of copper is 5.8 x 10^7 S/m.
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The diameter is given as \( \frac{1}{16} \) inches. \[ 1 \text{ inch} = 0.0254 \text{ meters} \] \[ \text{Diameter} = \frac{1}{16} \times 0.0254 \text{ meters} \] \[ \text{Diameter} = 0.0015875 \text{ meters} \] Show more…
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