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

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What are the thick wires called that electricity runs through?

Thick wires that electricity runs through are typically called power cables or conductors. These wires are designed to carry high voltage electricity safely and efficiently from one point to another.


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.


Why does electricity moves faster through thick wires than thin wires?

You should think of the wires like a river, a small stream can only let so much water past. A large river can transport more current, faster. Two wires made of the same substance, but of different sizes will not transfer electrons equally, because there is less metal to conduct the electricity in the smaller wire. Also, metal has shared electrons, this is why metal reflects light the way it does, and why it works so well as a conductor, the electricity literally just flows right through it! I hope that helps you out :D


Will electricity pass through 2 wires?

Yes, electricity can pass through two wires if they are connected in a circuit where there is a complete path for the electricity to flow. If the wires are not connected in a closed circuit, the electricity will not flow between them.


Does electrey faster in thick wire or thin one?

The speed of an electric signal or current depends on the material, not on the thickness. In metal, it is usually about 2/3 the speed of light in a vacuum. On the other hand, a thin wire has a higher electrical resistance than a thick wire (other things being equal). But this does not affect the speed.

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Thin wires resist electricity more or less than thick wires?

A thin (smaller diameter) wire resist more electricity than a thick (larger diameter) wire. Just like a larger pipe will allow more water to flow than a smaller pipe, a larger wire has more cross-sectional area to allow more current to flow.


What are the thick wires called that electricity runs through?

Thick wires that electricity runs through are typically called power cables or conductors. These wires are designed to carry high voltage electricity safely and efficiently from one point to another.


Can electricity move faster through thick or thin wires?

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


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.


Why does electricity moves faster through thick wires than thin wires?

You should think of the wires like a river, a small stream can only let so much water past. A large river can transport more current, faster. Two wires made of the same substance, but of different sizes will not transfer electrons equally, because there is less metal to conduct the electricity in the smaller wire. Also, metal has shared electrons, this is why metal reflects light the way it does, and why it works so well as a conductor, the electricity literally just flows right through it! I hope that helps you out :D


Is it better to use thin wires or thick ones?

I think thick wires are smarter


What is importants of electricity?

The wires and that you have the wires


When electricity flows wires into our home?

Electricity does not flow wires into your home, wires direct the flow of current into your home.


Will electricity pass through 2 wires?

Yes, electricity can pass through two wires if they are connected in a circuit where there is a complete path for the electricity to flow. If the wires are not connected in a closed circuit, the electricity will not flow between them.


Does current go faster with thick or thin wires?

Thin wires


What are thick wires called?

Thick wires are called "cables." They are typically made up of multiple strands of wire twisted or braided together to increase their strength and conductivity. So next time you need to power up something big, don't forget to grab a cable and not just any old wire.


Does electrey faster in thick wire or thin one?

The speed of an electric signal or current depends on the material, not on the thickness. In metal, it is usually about 2/3 the speed of light in a vacuum. On the other hand, a thin wire has a higher electrical resistance than a thick wire (other things being equal). But this does not affect the speed.