A student uses two wires of the same material and length but different thickness in the same circuit. Which statement best explains why the thicker wire causes a higher ammeter reading?

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A student uses two wires of the same material and length but different thickness in the same circuit. Which statement best explains why the thicker wire causes a higher ammeter reading? — Exam MCQ

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C. The thicker wire has a larger area, resulting in lower resistance and higher current — The correct choice is The thicker wire has a larger area, resulting in lower resistance and higher current. It follows from the basic electrical relationship between voltage, current, resistance, charge or electrical energy described in the question.

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A. The thicker wire has more resistivity, resulting in higher current

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B. The thicker wire has a different material, resulting in higher current

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D. The thicker wire has a larger area, resulting in higher resistance and lower current

A student uses two wires of the same material and length but different thickness in the same circuit. Which statement best explains why the thicker wire causes a higher ammeter reading?

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