A resistor is constructed of a carbon rod that has a uniform cross-sectional area of 5.00 mm². When a potential difference of 15.0 V is applied across the ends of the rod, the rod carries a current of 4.00 x 10³ A. Find (a) the resistance of the rod and (b) the rod's length.

A resistor is constructed of a carbon rod that has a uniform cross-sectional area of 5.00 mm². When a potential difference of 15.0 V is applied across the ends of the rod, the rod carries a current of 4.00 x 10³ A. Find (a) the resistance of the rod and (b) the rod's length.

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A resistor is constructed of a carbon rod that has a uniform cross-sectional
area of 5.00 mm². When a potential difference of 15.0 V is applied across
the ends of the rod, the rod carries a current of 4.00 x 10-³ A. Find (a) the
resistance of the rod and (b) the rod's length.

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