Resistance is the ability to resist or prevent the flow of current. In order to overcome the resistance and get the current to flow a higher voltage will be required. Resistance is measured in Ohms, represented by and has a symbols
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Typical Copper Wire Resistance
For stranded Coper Conductors at 60oF
| Wire Gauge | Resistance |
|---|---|
| AWG | ohms/ft |
| 0000 | 0.00005 |
| 000 | 0.00006 |
| 00 | 0.00008 |
| 0 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.00012 |
| 2 | 0.00016 |
| 4 | 0.00025 |
| 6 | 0.00039 |
| 8 | 0.00063 |
| 10 | 0.00098 |
| 12 | 0.00160 |
