Physics

Physics

Problem

A fuse wire of radius r=0.1 mmr = 0.1\,\text{mm} blows when the current exceeds 5 A5\,\text{A}. Assuming the heat is lost only by radiation from the surface (Stefan's Law) and the fuse is long enough to neglect end losses, determine the radius of a fuse wire made of the same material that will blow at a current of 10 A10\,\text{A}.

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