Types and Characteristics of Resistors

Types and Characteristics of Resistors

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial from Btec Bible covers the different types of resistors, including fixed and variable value resistors. Fixed value resistors discussed include carbon composition, carbon film, metal film, wire wound, and surface mount resistors. Variable value resistors such as potentiometers, rheostats, LDRs, thermistors, and varistors are also explained. The video highlights the applications and characteristics of each type, providing a comprehensive understanding of resistors in electronics.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main categories of resistors discussed in the tutorial?

Fixed and Variable

Fixed and Adjustable

Variable and Adjustable

Carbon and Metal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of resistor is known for its high accuracy and is preferred in RF applications?

Wire Wound Resistor

Carbon Film Resistor

Carbon Composition Resistor

Metal Film Resistor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of wire wound resistors?

They are the smallest type of resistors.

They are used for high-frequency applications.

They are suitable for high current applications.

They are used in low-power circuits.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of resistor is commonly used in small circuit boards due to its size?

Surface Mount Resistor

Wire Wound Resistor

Metal Film Resistor

Carbon Composition Resistor

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between potentiometers and rheostats?

Potentiometers are used in high current applications.

Both require manual intervention to change resistance.

Rheostats are used in RF applications.

Potentiometers are fixed value resistors.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of resistor changes its resistance based on light exposure?

Thermistor

Varistor

LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)

Potentiometer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What parameter affects the resistance of a thermistor?

Current

Voltage

Temperature

Light

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