While having a discussion, Technician A says that the longer a conductor is, the more resistance it has and the smaller its diameter, the less resistance it has. Technician B says that the larger its diameter, the less resistance it has. Who is correct?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician B is correct. The resistance of a conductor increases with length and decreases with larger diameter. Technician A is incorrect about the diameter; a smaller diameter increases resistance.

While Having a Discussion, Technician a Says That the Longer