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Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material when connected to the same source ? Why ?

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To determine whether current will flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material when connected to the same source, we can analyze the relationship between resistance and cross-sectional area. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Current Flow**: Current (I) is the flow of electric charge. The amount of current that flows through a conductor depends on the resistance (R) of that conductor and the voltage (V) applied across it, according to Ohm's Law: \[ I = \frac{V}{R} ...
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