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What is resistance in an electrical circuit?
How does the length of a conductor affect resistance?
What happens to resistance when the area of a conductor increases?
What is the unit of resistance?
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What is the symbolic representation of a resistor?
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Study Notes
Resistance in Electrical Circuits
- Resistance is the opposition that a conductor offers to the flow of electric current.
- It is a measure of how much a material resists the movement of electrons within a circuit.
Length of Conductor and Resistance
- The longer the conductor, the greater the resistance.
- Increased length means more collisions and interactions between electrons and atoms, hindering current flow.
Area of Conductor and Resistance
- When the cross-sectional area of a conductor increases, resistance decreases.
- A larger area allows more pathways for electrons to flow, reducing the likelihood of collisions.
Unit of Resistance
- The unit of resistance is the ohm, represented by the symbol Ω.
- One ohm is defined as the resistance between two points when a voltage of one volt produces a current of one ampere.
Symbolic Representation of a Resistor
- A resistor is commonly represented by a zigzag symbol in circuit diagrams.
- This representation helps differentiate it from other circuit elements and simplifies circuit construction and analysis.
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Test your knowledge of DC circuit fundamentals with this quiz on electrical resistance. Explore the concept of resistance as the opposition to electric current flow in conductors, and understand how potential difference affects the movement of free electrons.
