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    Solving a Lightning Storm Homework Problem

    I see what you're saying. Thanks.
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    Solving a Lightning Storm Homework Problem

    Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I was under the impression that the energy absorbed by the tree will be equal to 1/2QV, and not QV. I'd be curious to hear what others have to say about this. Thanks, Tom
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    Find Drift Speed of Electrons in Copper Wire | Tom

    Thanks for the reply! I thought I got it right, but the book I got the problem from is missing the solutions page, so I wasn't 100% sure. Tom
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    Find Drift Speed of Electrons in Copper Wire | Tom

    Homework Statement I’m trying to find the drift speed of electrons in a copper wire. The length of the wire is 10 meters, temp is 60°C, current is 5 A and the total resistance of the wire is 0.05 ohms. Homework Equations # of charge carriers (n) = density * 6.02 x 10^23/molar mass...