A wire of cross-sectional area 2\pi x 10\(^-{8}\) m\(^2\) and resistivity 1.1 x 10\(^-{8}\) \Omega m, has a resistance of 21\Omega.
Calculate the length of the wire. [\pi=22/7]
A
180 m
B
140 m
C
120 m
D
240 m
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
To calculate the length of the wire, we use the formula for resistance:
\(R = \frac{\rho \cdot L}{A}\)
Where:
- \( R \) is the resistance (21 \Omega),
- \( \rho \) is the resistivity (\( 1.1 \times 10^{-8} \, \Omega \, m \)),
- \( L \) is the length of the wire,
- \( A \) is the cross-sectional area (\( 2\pi \times 10^{-8} \, m^2 \)).
Rearranging the formula to solve for length \( L \): \(L = \frac{R \cdot A}{\rho}\)
Substituting the known values, we first calculate the area \( A \):
\(A = 2\pi \times 10^{-8} \, m^2 = 2 \times \frac{22}{7} \times 10^{-8} \approx 8.0 \times 10^{-8} \, m^2\)
Now substitute into the length formula: \(L = \frac{21 \, \Omega \cdot 8.0 \times 10^{-8} \, m^2}{1.1 \times 10^{-8} \, \Omega \, m}\)
Calculating:
\(L = \frac{21 \cdot 8.0}{1.1}\)m
\(L = \frac{168}{1.1} \, m \approx 120\)m
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