Let us be two cylindrical conductors connected in parallel, to which a potential difference of V = 170V is applied. The two conductors are made of the same material, but the first is 6 times the length of the second, and the radius of the second. The resistance of the second is R₂ = 46902. Determine the equivalent resistance.

Let us be two cylindrical conductors connected in parallel, to which a potential difference of V = 170V is applied. The two conductors are made of the same material, but the first is 6 times the length of the second, and the radius of the second. The resistance of the second is R₂ = 46902. Determine the equivalent resistance.

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Chapter27: Current And Resistance

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