Resistors and Capacitors

Study the properties of resistors and capacitors.

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Resistor

A component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit

Capacitor

A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field

Ohm (Ω)

The unit of measurement for resistance

Farad (F)

The unit of measurement for capacitance

Variable Resistor (Potentiometer)

The type of resistor whose resistance can be adjusted

Fixed Resistor

A resistor whose value of resistance cannot be adjusted

Capacitance

The ability of a system to store an electric charge

Resistance

The opposition to the passage of an electric current, causing the electrical energy to be convert...

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Resistor

A component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit

A component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit

Resistor

Capacitor

A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field

A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field

Capacitor

Ohm (Ω)

The unit of measurement for resistance

The unit of measurement for resistance

Ohm (Ω)

Farad (F)

The unit of measurement for capacitance

The unit of measurement for capacitance

Farad (F)

Variable Resistor (Potentiometer)

The type of resistor whose resistance can be adjusted

The type of resistor whose resistance can be adjusted

Variable Resistor (Potentiometer)

Fixed Resistor

A resistor whose value of resistance cannot be adjusted

A resistor whose value of resistance cannot be adjusted

Fixed Resistor

Capacitance

The ability of a system to store an electric charge

The ability of a system to store an electric charge

Capacitance

Resistance

The opposition to the passage of an electric current, causing the electrical energy to be converted into heat

The opposition to the passage of an electric current, causing the electrical energy to be converted into heat

Resistance

RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Time Constant

A time measure that is the product of the resistance and capacitance in a circuit

A time measure that is the product of the resistance and capacitance in a circuit

RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Time Constant

Resistors in Voltage Division

They are used to divide voltage in various parts of the circuit

They are used to divide voltage in various parts of the circuit

Resistors in Voltage Division

Resistor in Power Dissipation

The use of a resistor to dissipate power as heat

The use of a resistor to dissipate power as heat

Resistor in Power Dissipation

Capacitors in AC vs DC Circuits

Capacitors block DC but allow AC to pass

Capacitors block DC but allow AC to pass

Capacitors in AC vs DC Circuits

Dielectric Material

A substance that is insufficiently conductive to carry an electric current but can sustain an electric field

A substance that is insufficiently conductive to carry an electric current but can sustain an electric field

Dielectric Material

Temperature and Resistor Performance

Temperature changes can affect the resistance of a resistor

Temperature changes can affect the resistance of a resistor

Temperature and Resistor Performance

Charge and Discharge in Capacitors

The process of storing energy in an electric field in a capacitor and then releasing it

The process of storing energy in an electric field in a capacitor and then releasing it

Charge and Discharge in Capacitors

Timing Circuits

Circuits that produce specific time delays, often using resistors and capacitors

Circuits that produce specific time delays, often using resistors and capacitors

Timing Circuits

Tolerance in Resistors

The allowable percentage variation in its resistance value

The allowable percentage variation in its resistance value

Tolerance in Resistors

Polarized vs Non-Polarized Capacitors

Polarized capacitors must be connected in a certain direction, while non-polarized capacitors can be connected in any direction

Polarized capacitors must be connected in a certain direction, while non-polarized capacitors can be connected in any direction

Polarized vs Non-Polarized Capacitors

Impedance

The total measure of resistance to electric current, including DC and AC, for AC it’s influenced by capacitors

The total measure of resistance to electric current, including DC and AC, for AC it’s influenced by capacitors

Impedance

Applications of Resistors and Capacitors

These components are used in many electronic devices such as radio, TV, mobile devices, etc.

These components are used in many electronic devices such as radio, TV, mobile devices, etc.

Applications of Resistors and Capacitors

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