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A copper rod of length 20 cm and cross-sectional area `2 mm^(2)` is joined with a similar aluminium rod as shown in Fig. 4.6. Find the resistance of the combination between the ends. Resistivity of copper `=1.7xx10^(-8) Omega `m and resistivity of aluminium `=2.6xx10^(-8) Omega`m.

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