What is the function of a resistor in a circuit?

Identify Circuit Components

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To increase current flow in a circuit.
To store electrical energy for later use.
To convert electrical energy into heat.
The function of a resistor in a circuit is to limit current and control voltage.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component stores electrical energy in an electric field?
Inductor
Transformer
Resistor
Capacitor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a capacitor in a circuit?
To amplify electrical signals in a circuit.
To convert AC to DC power.
The purpose of a capacitor in a circuit is to store and release electrical energy.
To measure voltage levels in a circuit.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the component that allows current to flow in one direction only.
Inductor
Capacitor
Diode
Resistor
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a diode in an electronic circuit?
The role of a diode in an electronic circuit is to allow current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.
To convert AC to DC voltage.
To amplify electrical signals in a circuit.
To store electrical energy for later use.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which component is used to amplify electrical signals?
Amplifier
Capacitor
Diode
Resistor
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an inductor do in a circuit?
An inductor stores energy and resists changes in current.
An inductor acts as a short circuit for high frequencies.
An inductor converts electrical energy into heat.
An inductor amplifies current in a circuit.
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