What is a resistor?
Q: What is a resistor?
A: A resistor limits the electric current that flows through a circuit.
Q: What is resistance?
A: Resistance is the restriction of current.
Q: What happens to the energy of electrons in a resistor?
A: In a resistor the energy of the electrons that pass through the resistor are changed to heat and/or light.
Q: How does a tungsten filament in a light bulb act as a resistor?
A: In a light bulb, the tungsten filament acts as a resistor that heats up because of the current going through it, causing it to glow.
Q: How does a resistor affect the flow of electric current in a circuit?
A: A resistor limits the flow of electric current in a circuit.
Q: What are the possible outcomes of the energy of electrons passing through a resistor?
A: The energy of electrons passing through a resistor can be changed to heat and/or light.
Q: What is an example of a resistor in a common household item?
A: A tungsten filament in a light bulb is an example of a resistor in a common household item.
