A copper wire has a resistance of 15 Ω at some temperature. An aluminum wire has 3 times the length and 5 times the radius of the copper wire. The resistivity of copper is 0.7 times that of aluminum. What is the resistance, in Ω, of the aluminum wire at the same temperature? Round your answer to 0 decimal places.

A copper wire has a resistance of 15 Ω at some temperature. An aluminum wire has 3 times the length and 5 times the radius of the copper wire. The resistivity of copper is 0.7 times that of aluminum. What is the resistance, in Ω, of the aluminum wire at the same temperature? Round your answer to 0 decimal places.

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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