What Causes a Wire to Become Warm When Current Flows

question 6

Multiple Choice

What causes a wire to become warm when current flows through it?

• A) amperage
• B) resistance
• C) voltage
• D) divergence

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Definitions:

Effective Annual Rate

A financial metric that represents the equivalent annual interest rate taking compounding into account, thus providing a more accurate measure of interest earned or paid over a year.

Compounded Semi-Annually

Interest on an investment is calculated and added to the principal sum of the investment two times a year.

Effective Annual Rate

The real return on an investment after accounting for compounding interest over a year, often differing from the stated nominal rate.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest earned is added to the principal balance each month, affecting future interest calculations.