which has a greater electrical resistance, a filament in a light bulb or a copper conducting wire.and how do you know this?
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Jen or maria.... I gave you a number of sites to read on electical resistance. Also, I am sure you text book has some information that will be useful.
A higher resistance should generate more heat. Which do you think is hotter, the glowing filament in a light bulb or a copper wire?
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