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Why are thick wires rather than thin wires usually used to carry large currents?

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Problem 19E

Why are thick wires rather than thin wires usually used to carry large currents?

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The resistance of a wire is proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its cross sectional area.thick wires have less electrical resistance and will carry greater amounts of current without overheating.

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