Wire A has a diameter of 0.032 inches. Wire B has a diameter of 0.102 inches and an AWG rating of 10. Which of these is MOST likely to be the AWG rating of Wire A?

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The American Wire Gauge (AWG) system is used to standardize wire sizes. In this system, as the wire diameter increases, the AWG number decreases. Since Wire A has a significantly smaller diameter (0.032 inches) compared to Wire B (0.102 inches, AWG 10), Wire A must have a higher AWG number, indicating a thinner wire. Among the options given, 20 gauge (option B) represents a thinner wire than 10 gauge, making it the most likely AWG rating for Wire A.

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