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Sam, an electrician, wraps a copper wire with a thick plastic coating. What is he most likely trying to do?(2 points)
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 that prevents the electric current from leaking to other conductors or people and avoids short circuits.
The thick plastic is an insulating coating that prevents the electric current from leaking to other conductors or people and avoids short circuits.
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