Physics AQA A level: What happens to the resistance if you increase the diameter of a wire?
And explain why? (without the equation)

Question

What happens to the resistance if you increase the diameter of a wire?
And explain why? (without the equation)

Will Parker · Accepted Answer

Decreases
Area being greater means theres more electrons being able to flow

What happens to the resistance if you increase the diameter of a wire? And explain why? (without the equation)