A copper conductor has a resistance of 15 ohms at 20 degrees celcius. Determine the resistance at 80 degrees celcius if the temperature coefficient of copper at 20degrees celcius is 0.0038

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A copper conductor has a resistance of 15 ohms at 20 degrees celcius. Determine the resistance at 80 degrees celcius if the temperature coefficient of copper at 20degrees celcius is 0.0038

 

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