The amount of electrical current that flows through a wire is inversely proportional to the resistance in that wire. A wire originally carries 4 amperes of electrical current. Then the resistance is reduced to one-sixth of its original value. How many amperes of electrical current will flow through the wire? Choose the correct choice:
A) 2/3
B) 4
C) 16
D) 24
E) 32
Given that, I∝1/R, I*R is a constant value.   I1*R1 = I2*R2   I1*R1 = I2*R1/6   I2 = 6*I1 = 24 amperes   The answer is 24.
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The amount of electrical current that flows through a wire is inversely proportional to the resistance in that wire. A wire originally carries 4 amperes of electrical current. Then the resistance is reduced to one-sixth of its original value. How many amperes of electrical current will flow through the wire?