Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 12P
Determine the increase in resistance of a copper conductor if the area is reduced by a factor of 4 and the length is doubled. The original resistance was
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Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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