Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.4P
Calculate the resistance of a platinum wire that is 2 m in length and has a diameter of 0.1 cm. The resistivity of platinum at 25 °C is 9.83 X 10“6 Q-cm. What implications does this result have for the construction of a resistance thermometer using platinum?
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