Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of mixing a conducting material with an insulating powder in carbon composite resistors?
To create a solid core for the resistor
How do carbon film resistors control their resistance value?
By adjusting the pitch of a helical groove in the carbon layer
What improvement do modern resistors offer over carbon composite resistors?
Enhanced performance and stability
In what way do larger carbon film resistors differ from smaller ones?
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What effect does increasing the length of the path for electrons have on resistance in carbon film resistors?
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Why are carbon film resistors preferred over carbon composite resistors in modern applications?
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What does a resistor's power rating depend on?
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How can you determine a resistor's resistance value?
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Why does a metal film resistor have increased resistance compared to other types?
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What does a high tolerance on a resistor mean?
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In terms of resistance, how does a 1 mega ohm resistor compare to a 10 ohm resistor?
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What do the colored stripes on resistors indicate?
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