Does the thickness of the wire affect the flow of electricity in circuits?

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Jaiden Norman

Chemistry

11 June, 08:29

Does the thickness of the wire affect the flow of electricity in circuits?

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Olsen · Answer 1

Yes it makes it a lower resistance of energy flow.

William Flynn · Answer 2

The larger the wire the more current it can handle. If the wire is too small for the current flowing through it, it acts more like a resistor in the circuit. The wire heats up in this scenario, can melt the insulation around the wire and cause short circuiting and potentially electrical fires.