When a wire is made smaller, the resistance increases. Which happens to the electric current? A. The current decreases. B. The current increases. C. There is no effect on the current.
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The resistance of a wire is given by the formula: $R = \frac{\rho L}{A}$, where $R$ is the resistance, $\rho$ is the resistivity of the material, $L$ is the length of the wire, and $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the wire. Show more…
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