Principles of Physics 11th ISV Edition Β· Current and Resistance Β· Problem 41
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41 A fuse in an electric circuit is a wire that is designed to melt, and thereby open the circuit, if the current exceeds a predetermined value. Suppose that the material to be used in a fuse melts when the current density rises to 440 A/cmΒ². What radius of cylindrical wire should be used to make a fuse that will limit the current to 6.0 A?
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Principles of Physics Β· 11th ISV Edition
Author: Walker, Halliday & Resnick
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Current and Resistance