Understanding Resistors in Electronics

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What role does a resistor play in an electrical circuit?

  • It has no impact on the flow of electrons
  • It speeds up the flow of electrons
  • It increases the flow of electrons by adding resistance
  • It reduces the flow of electrons by adding resistance (correct)

How does a resistor protect an LED connected to a 9 volt battery?

  • By limiting the current of electrons flowing through the LED (correct)
  • By increasing the voltage across the LED
  • By increasing the flow of electrons through the LED
  • By decreasing the resistance in the circuit

How does the resistor remove energy from an electrical circuit to protect components?

  • By increasing the electrical energy in the circuit
  • By converting electrical energy into heat (correct)
  • By redirecting electrical energy to other components
  • By converting electrical energy into light

Why is it incorrect to think of a resistor in an electrical circuit as acting like a speed bump?

<p>Because resistors actually limit the flow of electrons constantly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the resistance added by a resistor impact electron flow in a circuit?

<p>It restricts the flow of electrons and limits the current (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is comparing a resistor to a speed bump inaccurate in understanding its function in a circuit?

<p>Because speed bumps do not allow continuous flow, while resistors do limit continuous flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What converts kinetic energy into heat in resistors?

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

Which type of resistor is directly soldered onto metal pads on a circuit board?

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

What do coloured stripes on resistors indicate?

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

Which type of resistor is used for calibration of circuits?

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

What happens when a resistor fails to dissipate sufficient heat?

<p>The protective layer catches fire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resistors are used for compact circuit boards?

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

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