3.16 Two wires of equal length, one of aluminium and the other of copper have the same resistance. Which of the two wires is lighter? Hence explain why aluminium wires are preferred for overhead power cables. ( ρAl = 2.63 * 10–8  Ωm, ρCu = 1.72 * 10–8 Ω m, Relative density of Al = 2.7, of Cu = 8.9.)

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3.16 Given, resistivity of aluminium, ρ1 = 2.63 *10-8 Ωm

Resistivity of copper, ρ2 = 1.72 *10-8 Ωm

Relative density of aluminium = 2.7

Relative density of copper = 8.9

For Aluminium wire: Let

l1 = length, m1 = mass, R1 = resistance, A1 = cross-section area, ρ1 = density

For Copper wire: Let

l2 = length, m2 = mass, R2 = resistance, A2 = c

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