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What is the primary purpose of a resistor in an electronic circuit?
What is the primary purpose of a resistor in an electronic circuit?
- To convert electrical energy into light or heat
- To store electrical charge
- To amplify electrical signals
- To control the flow of electric current and provide the desired amount of voltage (correct)
What is the main advantage of metal oxide film resistors over carbon composition resistors?
What is the main advantage of metal oxide film resistors over carbon composition resistors?
- Smaller size
- Lower cost
- Lower noise and better temperature stability (correct)
- Higher resistance values
Which type of resistor is most suitable for applications involving direct current (DC) and audio frequencies?
Which type of resistor is most suitable for applications involving direct current (DC) and audio frequencies?
- Carbon composition resistor
- Thick film resistor
- Thin film resistor
- Wire-wound resistor (correct)
Which type of resistor is known for its low cost and small size, but also exhibits poor stability and high temperature coefficient?
Which type of resistor is known for its low cost and small size, but also exhibits poor stability and high temperature coefficient?
What is the main characteristic of variable linear resistors?
What is the main characteristic of variable linear resistors?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
Which of the following statements about passive components is true?
What is the primary focus of the field of electronics?
What is the primary focus of the field of electronics?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the initial developments in electronics?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the initial developments in electronics?
What was the significance of the triode invention in 1907?
What was the significance of the triode invention in 1907?
What was a significant development in electronics during World War II?
What was a significant development in electronics during World War II?
What is the primary advantage of integrated circuit (IC) technology?
What is the primary advantage of integrated circuit (IC) technology?
Which area of application for electronics is mentioned in the text?
Which area of application for electronics is mentioned in the text?
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