Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Current and Resistance - Problems - Page 766: 25

Answer

$R = 54~\Omega$

Work Step by Step

Let $L_0$ be the original length. Let $A_0$ be the original cross-sectional area. Since the density is the same, the volume remains the same. We can find the new area: $A~L = V = A_0~L_0$ $A~(3~L_0) = A_0~L_0$ $A = \frac{A_0}{3}$ We can find an expression for the original resistance: $R_0 = \frac{\rho~L_0}{A_0}$ We can find the resistance of the longer wire: $R = \frac{\rho~L}{A}$ $R = \frac{\rho~(3~L_0)}{A_0/3}$ $R = 9~\frac{\rho~L_0}{A_0}$ $R = 9~R_0$ $R = (9)~(6.0~\Omega)$ $R = 54~\Omega$
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