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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[R=\rho\frac{L}{A}\] Therefore to decrease resistance, you need low L and high A If we ignore resistivity (rho) because you don't mention it, we assume it's the same material wire. Then least resistance will be the lowest length and highest area. Answer: Short-thick wire.

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