A copper wire has a square cross section 2.3 mm on a side. The wire is 4.0

Question:

A copper wire has a square cross section 2.3 mm on a side. The wire is 4.0 m long and carries a current of 3.6 A. The density of free electrons is 8.5 X 1028/m3. Find the magnitudes of
(a) The current density in the wire and
(b) The electric field in the wire.
(c) How much time is required for an electron to travel the length of the wire?
Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Mechanics of Materials

ISBN: 978-0495438076

7th edition

Authors: James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno

Question Posted: