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Ohm's Law


(Created prior to 1993)

Question: What would happen if I use superconductive wire, to connect the 
two terminals of a cell, or a generator?
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Actually, superconductors have a maximum current (called a 
critical current) which they can hold.  If you put to much current in, the 
wire loses its superconductivity and suddenly heats up very fast, which could 
cause an explosion.  But it would not be a very good idea.

Arthur Smith
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