If the diameter of a wire increases,its resistance
A)increases.
B)decreases.
C)does not change.
D)will increase or decrease depending on the composition.
E)will change in a way that can not be determined.

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The resistance of a wire is inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area. As diameter increases, cross-sectional area also increases which leads to a decrease in resistance.

If the Diameter of a Wire Increases,its Resistance