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