Study the properties of resistors and capacitors.
A component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit
A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field
The unit of measurement for resistance
The unit of measurement for capacitance
The type of resistor whose resistance can be adjusted
A resistor whose value of resistance cannot be adjusted
The ability of a system to store an electric charge
The opposition to the passage of an electric current, causing the electrical energy to be convert...
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A component that resists the flow of electric current in a circuit
Resistor
A component that stores electrical energy in an electric field
Capacitor
The unit of measurement for resistance
Ohm (Ω)
The unit of measurement for capacitance
Farad (F)
The type of resistor whose resistance can be adjusted
Variable Resistor (Potentiometer)
A resistor whose value of resistance cannot be adjusted
Fixed Resistor
The ability of a system to store an electric charge
Capacitance
The opposition to the passage of an electric current, causing the electrical energy to be converted into heat
Resistance
A time measure that is the product of the resistance and capacitance in a circuit
RC (Resistor-Capacitor) Time Constant
They are used to divide voltage in various parts of the circuit
Resistors in Voltage Division
The use of a resistor to dissipate power as heat
Resistor in Power Dissipation
Capacitors block DC but allow AC to pass
Capacitors in AC vs DC Circuits
A substance that is insufficiently conductive to carry an electric current but can sustain an electric field
Dielectric Material
Temperature changes can affect the resistance of a resistor
Temperature and Resistor Performance
The process of storing energy in an electric field in a capacitor and then releasing it
Charge and Discharge in Capacitors
Circuits that produce specific time delays, often using resistors and capacitors
Timing Circuits
The allowable percentage variation in its resistance value
Tolerance in Resistors
Polarized capacitors must be connected in a certain direction, while non-polarized capacitors can be connected in any direction
Polarized vs Non-Polarized Capacitors
The total measure of resistance to electric current, including DC and AC, for AC it’s influenced by capacitors
Impedance
These components are used in many electronic devices such as radio, TV, mobile devices, etc.
Applications of Resistors and Capacitors
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