In an experiment, James used the thinnest wire he could find to connect a battery to a light bulb. He found that the bulb light up dimly. He then changed to thicker wires and repeated his experiment, noticing that the light bulb kept getting brighter. Assuming every wire was made from the same conductor (copper) which of the following explanations is most reasonable?(1 point)
Responses
James must have had a bad connection because the light bulb should have illuminated to the same brightness.
James must have had a bad connection because the light bulb should have illuminated to the same brightness.
Thin wires do not allow as much electricity to flow as thicker wires.
Thin wires do not allow as much electricity to flow as thicker wires.
A metallic conductor becomes an insulator as it decreases in thickness.
A metallic conductor becomes an insulator as it decreases in thickness.
Small items are good insulators, while large items are good conductors.
Small items are good insulators, while large items are good conductors.
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