Current flow in conductor with various cross-sections

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This example is prepared by Dariusz Czerwinski

Problem Type
Plane-parallel problem of DC conduction.

Geometry
Conductor thickness is 1 mm.

Given
Electric resistivity of conductor ρ = 0.0097784 Ohm·m;
Upper edge potential: 10 V;
Bottom edge potential: 0 V.

Task
Determine the current distribution within the conductor.

Results
Current density distribution in the conductor.

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