A tungsten wire ( ) with a diameter of is to be used as a resistor in a circuit…

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A tungsten wire (ρ=5.6×10−8 Ω ⁣⋅ ⁣m\rho = 5.6\times10^{-8}\,\Omega\!\cdot\!\text{m}) with a diameter of 0.20 mm0.20\,\text{mm} is to be used as a resistor in a circuit powered by a 6.0 V6.0\,\text{V} ideal battery. If the desired steady current is 2.0 A2.0\,\text{A}, approximately what length of wire is required? (a) 0.54 m0.54\,\text{m} (b) 1.7 m1.7\,\text{m} (c) 0.17 m0.17\,\text{m} (d) 6.7 m6.7\,\text{m}

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