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Which of the cables, one rated 5 A and the other 15 A will be of thicker wire? Give a reason for your answer. - Physics

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Which of the cables, one rated 5 A and the other 15 A will be of thicker wire? Give a reason for your answer.

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To carry larger current, the resistance of the wire should be low, so its area of cross-section should be large. Therefore, 15 A current rated wire will be thicker.

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Chapter 9: Electrical Power and Household Circuits - Exercise 9 (B) 1 [Page 228]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Electrical Power and Household Circuits
Exercise 9 (B) 1 | Q 32 | Page 228
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