You are holding four wires made of the same material, but of varying sizes. Which of these wires would have the lowest resistance? A. 1 cm long, 1 cm radius B. 2 cm long, 1 cm radius C. 0.5 cm long, 1 cm radius D. 1 cm long, 0.5 cm radius

You are holding four wires made of the same material, but of varying sizes. Which of these wires would have the lowest resistance? A. 1 cm long, 1 cm radius B. 2 cm long, 1 cm radius C. 0.5 cm long, 1 cm radius D. 1 cm long, 0.5 cm radius

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You are holding four wires made of the same material, but of varying sizes. Which of these wires would have the lowest resistance?

A. 1 cm long, 1 cm radius
B. 2 cm long, 1 cm radius
C. 0.5 cm long, 1 cm radius
D. 1 cm long, 0.5 cm radius

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