Question

reading check 5. describe what happens to the electric current in a wire when voltage is increased?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Ohm's Law

Ohm's Law is $I=\frac{V}{R}$, where $I$ is current, $V$ is voltage and $R$ is resistance.

Step2: Analyze the relationship

Assuming the resistance $R$ of the wire remains constant. When $V$ (voltage) increases, according to the formula $I=\frac{V}{R}$, the value of $I$ (current) will increase since $R$ is a non - zero constant.

Answer:

The electric current in the wire increases when the voltage is increased, assuming the resistance of the wire remains constant.