Chapter 6, Problem 41R

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 41R

Option B

Explanation of Solution

Introduction: The voltage difference across a circuit depends on the voltage source.

For electric charges to flow continuously in an electric circuit, a voltage difference needs to be maintained in the circuit. Power supplies, such as wet cell, dry cell batteries can provide this voltage difference.

A voltage difference is also provided at electrical outlets, for example, a wall socket. The voltage difference provided by wall sockets is usually higher than that by batteries.

As for wires, it connects different components in an electrical circuit and is a path for the current to follow rather than being a source of voltage.

Therefore, wires do not provide a significant voltage difference in a circuit as it is not a voltage source like a wet cell, dry cell and electrical outlets.

Conclusion: Wires do not provide a significant voltage difference in a circuit.