Compared with 12 gauge wire, 22 gauge wire is
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Correct answer to question 113 (Electronics Information): thinner and has a lower safe current rating
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Wire gauge numbers run opposite to thickness, so 22 gauge is thinner than 12 gauge, has more resistance per foot, and is rated for less current.
Updated: November 2026
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