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dmcintosh

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on: Jul 28, 2018
If a resistor is rated at 1/2 W, it ________.
 
  A) can safely dissipate 1/2 W of power B) always dissipates 1/2 W
  C) can only dissipate more than 1/2 W of power D) always provides 1/2 W of power

Question 2

What is the resistance of 1000 ft of 30 copper wire? Assume that the resistivity of copper is
  10.37 CM-/ft and the diameter of a 30 conductor is 0.01 in.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


aprice35067

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

103.7


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