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The chart shows the voltage of four electric currents.

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A
Current W flows at a higher rate than Current Z.
B
Current Y flows at a lower rate than Current X.
C
Current X has a lower potential difference than Current Y.
D
Current Z has a greater potential difference than Current W.
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Look at the diagram showing resistance and flow of electrons.

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X: High resistanceY: Low resistanceZ: Flow of electrons
B
X: Low resistanceY: Flow of electronsZ: High resistance
C
X: Flow of electronsY: High potential energyZ: Low potential energy
D
X: Low potential energyY: High potential energyZ: Flow of electrons
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Electric current flows through paths called circuits. People often build circuits using wires, resistors, and batteries. A battery is a voltage source.

A
wires, a 9V battery, no resistors
B
wires, a 9V battery, a light bulb
C
wires, a 1.5V battery, no resistors
D
wires, a 1.5V battery, a light bulb
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What would decrease the resistance of wires carrying an electric current?

A
shorter wires
B
higher-temperature wires
C
darker-colored wires
D
thinner wires
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Which two wire properties would provide the greatest resistance to the flow of a current?

A
short, thin
B
long, thin
C
hot, thick
D
cool, thick

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