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Lab: Magnetic and Electric Fields — Unit test

Question 16 • FL-2003310-Physical Science CR

Nina is working with electricity and shortens the wires through which the current is flowing. What is Nina most likely trying to accomplish?

Answer
A
convert electric energy to heat
B
convert electric energy to light
C
increase resistance
D
decrease resistance

Explanation

A wire’s resistance increases with its length, assuming the material and thickness stay the same. By shortening the wires, Nina is most likely trying to decrease resistance, so the correct choice is “decrease resistance.”

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