Physics- Factors That Affect Resistance Flashcards

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Length of a conductor

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A long piece of wire will have a higher resistance than a short piece of wire with the same thickeness

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Thickness of a conductor

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A thick wire will have less resistance than a thine wire of the same length

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Temperature of a conductor

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The resistance of most metals increases with the increasing temperature

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Type of material

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Some metals are better conductors than others

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