Basic Electronic Components and Their Uses
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What is the main function of a rectifier diode?

  • Introduce inductance in a circuit
  • Capture radio frequencies
  • Convert alternating current to direct current (correct)
  • Regulate heat in a circuit

How do light emitting diodes differ from rectifier diodes?

  • They regulate heat in a circuit
  • They capture radio frequencies
  • They indicate the flow of electricity through the emission of light (correct)
  • They introduce inductance in a circuit

What is the purpose of Zener diodes in a circuit?

  • Protect circuit components from overloads
  • Introduce inductance in a circuit
  • Convert alternating current to direct current
  • Regulate heat in a circuit (correct)

What is the role of a transformer in an electronic circuit?

<p>Step up or step down the charge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can a transistor function as in an electronic circuit?

<p>Switch, rectifier, amplifier, or oscillator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit used to measure resistance?

<p>Ohms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resistor allows the resistance to be manually adjusted?

<p>Wirewound resistors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of capacitor can be connected in any way in a circuit without observing polarity?

<p>Mica (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From which material is resistance derived in carbon resistors?

<p>Color coded carbon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that allows capacitors to store electrical charges?

<p>Low resistance to AC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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