In Figure 22.16 the wire is changed to a new one, leading to an increased current in the wire. Compared to the original wire, the potential difference across the ends of this new wire is A. Larger. B. Smaller. C. The same.

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FIGURE 22.16 The electric field and the current inside the wire. 1. The charge escalator maintains a constant potential difference AV E between the terminals of the battery. bat E pyright 2. The potential difference establishes an electric field inside the wire. 3. The electric field pushes- charge through the wire in the direction of decreasing potential, creating a current. TGE)