Resistor Colour Code Flashcards

(5 cards)

1
Q

What is a resistor?

A

A component that limits or controls current flow in a circuit.

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2
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What unit is resistance measured in?

A

Ohms (Ω).

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3
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What are the four colour bands on a resistor?

A

1st digit, 2nd digit, multiplier, and tolerance.

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4
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What happens to current if resistance increases?

A

Current decreases.

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5
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What does Ohm’s Law state

A

That the current in a circuit is directly proportional to the voltage and inversely proportional to the resistance provided the temperature is kept constant

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