Integrated Science
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 4SC
Compared to a thick wire, a thin wire of the same length, material, and temperature has
- a. less electric resistance.
- b. more electric resistance.
- c. the same electric resistance.
- d. None of the above is correct.
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