A potential V₀ is applied across a uniform wire of resistance R, giving power P₁. The wire is cut into two equal halves and V₀ is applied across each half separately. If P₂:P₁ = √x:1, find x.
Physics · Current electricity · combination of cells and maximum power theorem
A potential V₀ is applied across a uniform wire of resistance R, giving power P₁. The wire is cut into two equal halves and V₀ is applied across each half separately. If P₂:P₁ = √x:1, find x.