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

Answer 1

Sam is most likely trying to **keep a current from passing out of the wire**. The plastic coating acts as an insulator, preventing electrical current from escaping and ensuring it flows through the wire safely.