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Question 43

Calculate the length of a constantan wire of cross- sectional area 4 π x 10-8m2 and resistivity 1.1 x 10-6 Ω m required to construct a standard resistor of resistance 21 Ω. [Take π = 22/7]

  • A.0.42m
  • B.2.40 m
  • C.6.25 m
  • D.183.75 m
  • E.590.00 m
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1992
Question no.
#43
Type
Objective
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