Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Current and Resistance - Problems - Page 766: 16c

Answer

$J = 3.27\times 10^5~A/m^2$

Work Step by Step

We can find the cross-sectional area of the cable: $R = \frac{\rho~L}{A}$ $A = \frac{\rho~L}{R}$ $A = \frac{(2.75\times 10^{-8}~\Omega\cdot m)(1~km)}{0.150~\Omega}$ $A = 1.833\times 10^{-4}~m^2$ We can find the current density: $J = \frac{i}{A}$ $J = \frac{60.0~A}{1.833\times 10^{-4}~m^2}$ $J = 3.27\times 10^5~A/m^2$
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