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Which wire has a bigger cross-sectional area? 7. Which wire allows greater current? A. 12-gauge copper wire, 1 meter long B. 18-gauge copper wire, 1 meter long

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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Problem 73AP: When 100.0 V is applied across a 5-gauge (diameter 4.621 mm) wire that is 10 m long, the magnitude...

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