A thick wire has smaller resistance while a thin wire has larger resistance. True or False?

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2023-02-20

A thick wire has smaller resistance while a thin wire has larger resistance. True or False

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Brisa Fitzgerald

Brisa Fitzgerald

Beginner2023-02-21Added 5 answers

Step 1
According to the formula R = p I a , resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to length 'l' of the conductor and inversely proportional to the area 'a' of the conductor.
Step 2
The thick wire has a larger surface area, so it has less resistance and is a better conductor of electricity than the thin wire, which has a higher resistance.
Hence, True

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