Why do most automotive spark plugs have a resistor between the top terminal and the centre electrode?   to increase electrode heat   to decrease voltage requirements   to increase current flow   to reduce RFI

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Problem 7RQ: True or False? A spark plug with two ground electrodes will provide two separate sparks when fired.
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Why do most automotive spark plugs have a resistor between the top terminal and the centre electrode?

 

to increase electrode heat

 

to decrease voltage requirements

 

to increase current flow

 

to reduce RFI

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