Question

Sam, an electrician, wraps a copper wire with a thick plastic coating. What is he most likely trying to do?(1 point)
Responses

keep the electric potential of the wire balanced
keep the electric potential of the wire balanced

decrease the wire’s resistance
decrease the wire’s resistance

increase the voltage produced by the wire
increase the voltage produced by the wire

keep a current from passing out of the wire
keep a current from passing out of the wire

Answers

GPT-4o mini
Sam is most likely trying to **keep a current from passing out of the wire**. The plastic coating on the copper wire acts as an insulator, preventing electrical current from escaping and ensuring that the current flows along the intended path.