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-Which of the following wires will have the least resistance?

A. A long thin wire
B. A short thin wire
C. A short thick wire
D. A long thick wire
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User Joohwan
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Answer:

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

The obstruction offered by the conductor in the path of flow of electrons is called the resistance of the conductor.

The reistance of the conductor is directly proportional to the length of the conductor and inversely proportional to the area of crossection of the conductor.

To minimize the resistance we need a wire of short length and more crossection area.

So, wire should be short and thick.

User Dany Pop
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the wires that will have the least resistance is :
C. A short thick wire
in order to get the least resistence, you need the wire to be the lowest in length and the highest in Area

hope this helps
User Vianmixt
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