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Two technician are discussing automotive wire. Technician A says that 12 AWG wire carries more current than 8 AWG. Technician B says that as long as they are both made of copper, they will carry the same ammount. Who is correct?

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Neither. 8 gauge will carry more current because it is larger..


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