6. a. What is the area in circular mils of an aluminum con ductor that is 80 ft long with a resistance of 2.5 ? b. What is its diameter in inches?
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To solve the problem, we will use the formula for resistance in terms of resistivity, length, and cross-sectional area, and then convert the area to circular mils and find the diameter. Show more…
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