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AP Physics C: E&M/Unit 11 – Electric Circuits
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Factors Affecting Electrical Resistance

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When the same potential difference is applied across two separate wires, X and Y, the current in wire X is twice the current in wire Y. Which of the following could explain this observation?

A

Wire X has twice the length of Wire Y

B

Wire X has twice the temperature of Wire Y

C

Wire Y has twice the cross-sectional area of Wire X

D

Wire Y has twice the resistivity of Wire X

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