Even when we use three-wire connections to a strain gage to reduce the effects of leadwire resistance changes with temperature, we can have a phenomenon called leadwire desensitization. if the magnitude of the leadwire resistance exceeds 0.1% of the nominal gage resistance, significant error can result. assuming a 22awg leadwire (0.050 ω/m) and a standard 120 ω gage, how long can the leads be before there is leadwire desensitization? alciatore, david. introduction to mechatronics and measurement systems (p. 462). mcgraw-hill higher education. kindle edition.