Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

An electric power cable is made up of six copper wires $c$ that surround a steel core $s$. For a $1.0\,\text{km}$ section of one copper wire, the resistance is $10\,\Omega$ and, for a $1.0\,\text{km}$ section of the steel core, the resistance is $100\,\Omega$. What is the approximate resistance of a $1.0\,\text{km}$ section of the power cable?

  • A$0.61\,\Omega$
  • B$1.6\,\Omega$
  • C$160\,\Omega$
  • D$610\,\Omega$

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