The resistor comprises {HEAD ~ a plurality} of alternating nonconductive regions and {TAIL ~ conductive regions} transverse to the electrical path 
The resistor comprises { HEAD ~ a plurality } of alternating nonconductive regions and { TAIL ~ conductive regions } transverse to the electrical path
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