Thicker wire will have more resistance than a thinner wire. TRUE/FALSE?

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False

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The correct option is B
False

Resistance of a wire is inversely proportional to the area of cross section. Hence thicker wire will have less resistance.

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Thicker wire will have more resistance than a thinner wire. TRUE/FALSE?

The correct option is B False Resistance of a wire is inversely proportional to the area of cross section. Hence thicker wire will have less resistance.

The correct option is B
False

Resistance of a wire is inversely proportional to the area of cross section. Hence thicker wire will have less resistance.