Which cable, one rated 15A and the other rated 5A will be thicker… - Vidyadip

Question

Which cable, one rated 15A and the other rated 5A will be thicker? Give a reason.

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Answer

The cable rated 15A will be thicker. The reason is that thicker the wire, less is its resistance and hence higher is its current carrying capacity.

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