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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the cross-sectional area of a wire is decreased while all other factors remain the same, how will the resistance change?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Resistance will increase.

OpenStudy (kropot72):

\[resistance\ \propto\ \frac{1}{cross-sectional\ area}\]

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