The Filament of a Lightbulb Glows, While the Connecting Wires

question 42

Multiple Choice

The filament of a lightbulb glows, while the connecting wires do not. This is because

• A) the current is smaller in the lightbulb than in the wires.
• B) the resistance is smaller in the lightbulb than in the wires.
• C) the resistance is larger in the lightbulb than in the wires.
• D) the current is larger in the lightbulb than in the wires.
• E) the wires are made of a type of material that cannot heat up.

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