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Ganezh
1 month ago
11

Suppose a rectangular piece of aluminum has a length D, and its square cross section has the dimensions W XW, where D (W x W) to

that between the large faces (D x L.) 2W. What is the ratio of the resistance as measured between the small faces (WxW) to that between the large faces (DxL)?
Physics
1 answer:
kicyunya [3.2K]1 month ago
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Answer:

R₂ / R₁ = D / L

Explanation:

The resistance for a metal can be calculated by

        R = ρ L / A

Where ρ indicates the resistivity of aluminum, L is the resistance's length, and A indicates the cross-sectional area

We use this formula for both configurations

For small face measurements (W x W)

The length is

         L = W

Area  

         A = W W = W²

         R₁ = ρ W / W² = ρ / W

For larger face measurements (D x L)

       Length L = D= 2W

       Area     A = W L

     R₂ = ρ D / WL = ρ 2W / W L = 2 ρ/L

From this, we find the relation to be

    R₂ / R₁ = 2W²/L

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