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Wires themselves don't really consume energy. The only time the power consumption of wires comes into concern is when they are run at long distances.
Short distances of wires consume so little energy that the amount is quite negligible. The power loss is due to the conductors heating up as the current flows through them. In your case the thicker wires would cause less resistance to the flow of current and would in turn cause less heating.
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Which has more elastic potential energy when stretched a thinner rubber band or a thicker rubber band?
A thinner rubber band has more elastic potential energy when stretched compared to a thicker rubber band because the thinner rubber band stores more energy per unit length due to its greater stretching capacity and elasticity.
Why do different wires have different thicknesses?
Different wires have different thicknesses to accommodate various levels of electrical current. Thicker wires have lower electrical resistance and can carry more current without overheating. Thinner wires are suitable for lower current applications and are more flexible and easier to work with.
Do thicker or thinner wires have more Resistance?
Over the same distance the larger diameter wire will have less resistance that the smaller diameter wire.
Why is thicker nylon stronger than thinner?
Thicker nylon is strong than thinner nylon. This is because thicker nylon has more fibers than thinner nylon, and therefore more fibers that would have to rip before there is a hole in the fabric. The more fibers, the stronger the fabric is.
How does the size of the wire affect the electrical resistance?
The size of the wire directly affects the electrical resistance. Thicker wires have lower resistance compared to thinner wires, as there is more space for electrons to flow through, reducing the resistance. Conversely, thinner wires have higher resistance due to smaller pathways for electron movement.
How does thickness of a string affect the speed of vibration?
Thicker strings tend to vibrate more slowly than thinner strings because they have greater mass and therefore require more energy to move. Thicker strings also tend to produce lower pitch frequencies compared to thinner strings.
Which yarn is more stronger thicker or thinner?
That is called the weight.
Does the thickness of wire affects the flow of current?
Yes, the thickness of a wire, also known as its gauge, does indeed affect the flow of current. Thicker wires have lower electrical resistance, allowing more current to flow through them compared to thinner wires of the same material. Thinner wires will have higher resistance, which can create heat and reduce the amount of current flowing through them.
Will a thicker or thinner copper wire of the same length allow more electric current to pass through?
A thicker copper wire will allow more electric current to pass through because it has lower electrical resistance. Thinner wires have higher resistance due to increased resistance per unit length. This causes more voltage drop and heat dissipation in the wire, limiting the amount of current that can flow through.
Why are the larger arteries white?
Because the the outer walls of the bigger arteries are thicker. the thinner the wall the more transparent it is. Because the the outer walls of the bigger arteries are thicker. the thinner the wall the more transparent it is.
Do thicker rubbe rbands have more elasticity than thinner rubber bands?
In general, thicker rubber bands have more elasticity compared to thinner rubber bands. This is because thicker rubber bands contain more material that is able to stretch and return to its original shape. Thinner rubber bands may have less material to stretch, resulting in lower elasticity.
Why are wires supplying electric current to the water heater thicker than those supplying current to the lights?
the water heater operates at high power compared to the lights and so the water heater requires a larger current. The wires supplying current to the water heater are thicker so that the wires have a low resistance. This reduces the risk of the wires overheating.
