What is the thickness of the copper layer on a constantan wire?

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Homework Statement

Here's the problem.
The resistance of a piece of constantan wire of radius 0.6mm is reduced to 1/3 its original resistance when a unifrom layer of copper is deposited on it. Find the thickness of the layer of copper
(Resistivity of constantan = 49*10^-8 ohm m
resistivity of copper =1.7*10^-8 ohm m

Homework Equations

I do think that it is related to
R =pl/A where p is the resistivity , l = length of wire
A = cross-section area

The Attempt at a Solution

I've tried ... but don't know how to work out
...
Thanks

 

[Doc Al]

Hint: The two layers are in parallel.

 

[mysqlpress]

Hint: The two layers are in parallel.

Yup.. and
Should I treated the cross-section area of copper as ( cross-section area of a big wire - cs a of a small wire) ? Since it is deposited .. I think on the surface of the constantan..covered it out...

 

[Doc Al]

Should I treated the cross-section area of copper as ( cross-section area of a big wire - cs a of a small wire) ?

Sure.

 

[mysqlpress]

Sure.

Okay, Thanks for your guide~~ :)