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Explain why it is better to use a cable with a low resistance than to use a cable with a high

resistance.

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Step-by-step explanation:

The primary reason for this is efficiency. In most applications, a lower resistance means less power is converted to heat and lost to the surrounding environment and more of the supplied power gets to its intended destination.

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