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It may be better to say that a resistor allows current flow through itself rather than to say that a resistor is a device that will "use" current. It does "resist" current flow, and thus limits it to some degree depending on its resistance. (More resistance means more limiting of current flow.) The resistor "drops voltage" as well limits current. A resistor "feels voltage" from some source, and the voltage it "feels" is said to be the "voltage drop" of the resistor. The voltage drop is the voltage that could be measured across that resistor with a meter.
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How does a resister pack work?
resister is nothing but a 'clay' which will reduce the flow of current. There by limiting the volt.
Where is resister used?
To impede the flow of current
What is general purpose resistor?
General purpose resistor is used to resist the current flow.the common resister is general purpose resister.
Does a blower motor relay control power to the resister?
Yes it does power has to go thru it first and if current is to high it will blow the resister as like a fuse
What is the earth resistance of HT Power System?
the earth resister of ht power system is infinite.so for high resister, there are no current flow throught it.due to high resister most unwanted voltage pass througth it.
What si a resister?
A resistor is an electronic device that reduces the current flow in a circuit.
How do you use a multimeter to measure the current in a lemon?
You will need to add an anode and cathode, such as a penny and a nickel. Then add a load resister and use an amp meter to measure current flow, which will change depending on resistance. Measuring the potential current would prove more difficult.
What is the name of a device that can be used to control the amount of current?
A resister limits the amount of current passing through a circuit.
When Resister is 120 volts and the current through the resister is 0.5 Amps determine the value of the resistor in ohms?
Using Ohms Law, the answer is 120/0.5 = 240 Ohms.
What aspect of a series circuit is the same for each resister as well the total circuit?
current
Can a resistance be used in the circuit instead of diode?
No. A resister is not a replacement component for a diode. A resister is passive and allows current to flow through in in both directions. A diode is a single semiconductor junction that only allow current to flow in one direction.
What is the DC current running through an 18 ohm resister at 90 volts?
5 amps. Use Ohm's Law: I = V/R = 90/18 = 5
