15. A 0.900-V potential difference is maintained across a 1.50-m length of tungsten wire that has a cross-sectional area of 0.600 mm^2. What is the current in the wire?
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The potential difference (V) across the wire is 0.900 V, the length (L) of the wire is 1.50 m, and the cross-sectional area (A) of the wire is 0.600 mm². Note that the cross-sectional area needs to be converted to square meters (m²) for consistency in SI units. Show more…
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