Calculate the current through a 10.0-m long 22 gauge (having radius 0.321 mm) nichrome wire if it is connected to a 12.0-V battery. The resistivity of nichrome is 100 × 10-8 ? ? m

A) 17.5 A
B) 30.9 A
C) 61.8 A
D) 388 mA
E) 776 mA


Answer: D

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