Find the resistive power loss in aluminum
Answer to Problem 63E
The power wasted in aluminum
Explanation of Solution
Given Data:
Refer to the
The current flowing in the wire is
The diameter of wire is
The length of wire is
The resistivity
The resistivity of
Formula used:
The expression for cross sectional area of wire is as follows.
Here,
The expression for resistance of
Here,
The expression for resistance of
Here,
The expression for the power wasted in
Here,
The expression for the power wasted in
Here,
The expression for the percentage resistive power loss reduced by using
Here,
Calculation:
Substitute
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Conclusion:
Thus, the power wasted in aluminum
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