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As a wire gets longer, the current through the wire will be reduced for a given voltage. The best explanation for this is that

A)the amperage increases.
B)the resistance decreases.
C)the resistance increases.
D)the potential difference decrease

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Answer:

The (electrical) resistance increases

Step-by-step explanation:

A wire or cable increases in electrical resistance when there is a longer distance for the current to travel.

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