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Is it worth paying for thicker gauge wire and how much thicker to decrease resistance and thereby use less electricity?
If you believe the "Copper Association" it is always worth it. It does save a little bit of money by not wasting energy along the wires, but the benefit varies depending on the continuousness of the load and the degree of loading. Most circuits are never used at full load; if fact I would venture to say that most circuits don't exceed 50% max load. In residential applications I doesn't pay. In commercial applications where the circuits are fully loaded for long periods of time, like kitchen equipment, and air conditioning, stairway lighting, then it might be worth it. How much bigger should the wire size be? Without doing calculations I would say one size bigger is enough.
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A thicker resistance wire produces more heat?
I'm not sure what you mean by "thicker resistance" wire? The thicker or more diameter of a wire the less resistance it has. A larger diameter wire would produce less heat. More resistance would produce more heat.
Do thin wires have a greater or lesser resistance to electron flow than do thicker wires?
Thin wires have higher resistance to electron flow compared to thicker wires due to increased resistance caused by the smaller cross-sectional area of thin wires. Thicker wires have lower resistance because they offer less resistance to electron flow with their larger cross-sectional area.
There are three bulbs of 600W 100W and 200W which bulb has thickest filament?
600w - the thicker filament has a lower resistance, which leads to a higher current and thus higher wattage
Ampacity or the maximum flow of electricity for a time period increases as wire diameter increases?
Yes, that is correct. Ampacity, which is the maximum amount of electricity a wire can safely carry, increases as the wire diameter increases. This is because a thicker wire has less electrical resistance, allowing more current to flow through without overheating the wire.
Will thick steel wool or thin steel wool conduct electricity better?
Thick steel wool will conduct electricity better than thin steel wool because it has more surface area for the current to flow through. The thicker material allows for more pathways for the electricity to travel, resulting in lower resistance and better conductivity.
When wire is thicker its resistance is?
When a wire is made thicker it's resistance decreases.
What happens to the resistance of a filament if it is replaced by a thicker wire?
If a filament is replaced by a thicker wire, the resistance of the circuit will decrease. Thicker wires have lower resistance because they offer less resistance to the flow of electric current compared to thinner wires of the same material and length.
What is one thing that you could do to the wire used in a circuit to decrease the amount of resistance bulb by the wire?
Use thicker wire. Doubling the diameter gives one quarter the resistance.
If you have a thick wire in a circuit would the electricity have more space to flow in?
Yes. Resistance = L*Rho/A where: L:length of wire Rho:Resistivity of the used material (for copper: 16.8 nΩm) A:cross sectional area As you can see, making a wire "thicker" will increase A and decrease resistance, because the electrons have more moving space.
When a wire is made thicker it resistance?
When a wire is made thicker it's resistance decreases.
How can resistance be reduced in wire?
Resistance in a wire can be reduced by using a thicker wire or a material with lower resistivity, like copper. Keeping the wire short and straight also helps reduce resistance. Additionally, ensuring good connections and minimizing temperature fluctuations can further decrease resistance.
Which has the thickest filament - a high-resistance or a low-resistance bulb?
A high-resistance bulb typically has a thicker filament compared to a low-resistance bulb. The thicker filament in a high-resistance bulb can withstand the greater heat generated by the increased resistance, resulting in a longer lifespan for the bulb.
What are factors that affect resistance of electricity?
Factors that affect resistance of electricity include the type of material the wire is made of (e.g. copper vs. aluminum), the length of the wire (longer wires have higher resistance), and the cross-sectional area of the wire (thicker wires have lower resistance). Temperature also affects resistance, with higher temperatures typically leading to higher resistance.
Will increasing the conductor thickness increase resistance?
No. A thicker conductor will lower resistance.
When a wire is made thicker it's resistance is what?
When a wire is made thicker, its resistance decreases. This is because a thicker wire offers more pathways for the flow of electrons, reducing the likelihood of collisions and increasing conductivity.
A thicker resistance wire produces more heat?
I'm not sure what you mean by "thicker resistance" wire? The thicker or more diameter of a wire the less resistance it has. A larger diameter wire would produce less heat. More resistance would produce more heat.
How does the thickness of wire affect the resistance?
Thicker wire has less resistance than thinner wire due to lower electrical resistance. Thicker wire allows more electrons to flow through it easily, resulting in less opposition to the flow of electric current.
