Find the resistance of 6 AWG copper wire 550 feet long. Assume a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius.
A) 0.00201 ohm
B) 0.159 ohm
C) 0.218 ohm
D) 4.59 ohm

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The resistance of a 6 AWG copper wire is approximately 0.3951 ohms per 1000 feet at 20 degrees Celsius. For 550 feet, the resistance is (0.3951 ohms/1000 feet) * 550 feet = 0.217305 ohms, which rounds to 0.218 ohms.

Find the Resistance of 6 AWG Copper Wire 550 Feet