Question

3.16. Two wires of equal length, one of aluminium and the other of copper have the same resistance.
Which of the two wires is lighter? Hence explain why aluminium wires are preferred for
overhead power cables. (Pal = 2.63 x 10-82 m, Pcu = 1.72 x 10-82 m, Relative density of
Al = 2.7, of Cu = 8.9).
02d
12
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Answer 1

Answer:

0.2 d is the correct answer.