16. A scientist performed an experiment using various lengths of wire and determining their resistance. The results are shown in the table to the right. Which of the following statements is the best conclusion to draw from this experiment? a. Resistance increases as the cross-sectional area of the wire increases Length Resistance (meters) (ohms) 5.1 1.6 b. Resistance decreases as the length of the wire increases c. Resistance increases as the length of the wire increases d. The length of the wire has no effect on resistance 11.0 16.0 18.0 23.0 3.8 4.6 5.9 7.5

16. A scientist performed an experiment using various lengths of wire and determining their resistance. The results are shown in the table to the right. Which of the following statements is the best conclusion to draw from this experiment? a. Resistance increases as the cross-sectional area of the wire increases Length Resistance (meters) (ohms) 5.1 1.6 b. Resistance decreases as the length of the wire increases c. Resistance increases as the length of the wire increases d. The length of the wire has no effect on resistance 11.0 16.0 18.0 23.0 3.8 4.6 5.9 7.5

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

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Chapter27: Direct-current Circuits

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