Q7 — Properties of Electrical Materials

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A 100 m long copper wire (with a resistivity of 1.75×108 Ωm1.75×108 Ωm ) connects a 120 V, 30 A load. The maximum voltage drop is 5 V. Most nearly, what is the minimum cross-sectional area required for the wire?