Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 28, Problem 38PQ
A lightbulb is connected to a variable power supply. As the potential across the bulb is varied, the resulting current and the filament’s temperature are measured. The data are listed in Table P28.38.
- a. Find R for each entry in Table P28.38, and then plot R as a function of T.
- b. Assume that room temperature is at 293 K. Find R0 (resistance at room temperature). Comment on your result.
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