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Q: What are the thick wires called that electricity runs through?
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Does electricity move better through thick or thin wire?

Electricity moves better through thick wire. This is because thick wires have a lower resistance and allows more current to pass through it. Now that might be true but I did an experiment with a thick wire,thin wire,light bulb,and D batteries and the thin wire made the light bulb light up brighter. So, really its probably a thin wire.


Can electricity move faster through thick or thin wires?

No, it moves at the same speed regardless of the wire gauge.


What is a form of energy that moves through wires?

Electricity moves through wires.


Is the earth also like a giant battery?

No. Electricity pylons (usually called "transmission towers" in the US) are basically just supports for the wires. They are specifically designed to be insulated from the electricity flowing through the wires.


What are thick wires called?

Transmission Lines


How is Electricity used to make magents?

electricity running through wires creates a small magnetic force, so wires are spooled and a current is run through them


What do thick wires resist electricity?

Other things being equal, a thick wire has less electrical resistance than a thin wire.


How does electricity get from power plant to your home?

through wires


How does electricity get from a power plant to your home?

Through wires...


Can static electricity pass through wires?

Yes, it can.


How do you change oil to electricity?

oil goes through the generator and that turns it into electricity. the they go through the wires and get to the houses


What happens when electricity flow through wires?

Electrons move through the wire