The lowest resistance will occur in option C. thick wire and cold temperature.
Thick wires have a larger cross-sectional area, which reduces resistance, and lower temperatures generally also decrease resistance as well.
In which situation will the lowest resistance occur?
A.
thick wire and high temperature
B.
thin wire and high temperature
C.
thick wire and cold temperature
D.
thin wire and low temperature
1 answer
The lowest resistance will occur in option C. thick wire and cold temperature.
Thick wires have a larger cross-sectional area, which reduces resistance, and lower temperatures generally also decrease resistance as well.