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Cora, an electrician, wraps a copper wire with a thick plastic coating. What is she most likely trying to do?

keep the electric potential of the wire balanced
decrease the wire’s resistance
increase the voltage produced by the wire
keep a current from passing out of the wire

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keep a current from passing out of the wire

The thick plastic is an insulating coating to prevent current leakage, protect against short circuits and shocks, and keep the conductor's charge confined.