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By the coloured rings around the resistor, look at the link below for detailed info
http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Resistor_Codes
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What are resistor values defined by?
Resistor value is defined by the Resistance the resistor offers in Kilo ohms/ohms value given by color codes on the resistor.
What is a resistor whose value can varied over a range of value called?
Variable resistor. The value of the variable resistor can be changed at any given moment.
2 resistors unequal value are in parallel. Would the power dissipated by the resistor with larger ohmic value be greater than the power dissipated by the resistor of lesser value?
No, because the power dissipated in a resistor is proportional to the square of the current through the resistor but only directly proportional to the resistance of the resistor (I^2 * R) and the current through the lower value resistor will be higher than the current through the higher value resistor, the lower value resistor will usually dissipate more power.
What is the relation between the size of the resistor and its value?
There is no relation between the resistor's ohms value and its size. The power of the resistor can be seen by its size. If the power is too small, the resistor can be destroyed.
What do the first 3 bands on a resistor indicate?
The first 3 band on a resistor indicate the value of that resistor.
Why resistor should disconnected from the circuit when measured the value of resistor?
if not disconnected you will measure the resistance of the circuit in parallel with the resistor.
What do the colours on resistor mean?
It's a code to tell you the value of the resistance of the resistor.
How do you fix the value of a resistor?
It depends on what is wrong with the resistor. If it is damaged, replace it with the same type, value and power rating. If it is the wrong value and is not damaged, you can increase the value by placing another in series or reduce the value by placing another in parallel. If the resistor is variable type, you should be able to adjust it.
Is it true that the higher a resistance value the higher the voltage drop?
Greater value resistor will absorb more voltage than smaller value. The more voltage absorb with same value current flow, the larger body mass resistor will require. Body size depends on type of resistor (material resistor is made of).
What is varistor?
A varistor is a variable resistor. It changes value dependent on the current draw and operates by changing its value as the resistor's temperature changes. For instance, during turn-on of a device, the resistor heats up causing the resistor to change it's value, thereby limiting the inrush current to the device. Once the initial start-up current is reduced and the device is operating normally, the resistor cools down and changes value again.
What happen to the phase angle if the value of capacitor is fixed and the value of resistor is changed?
The phase angle will either go up or down as well, depending on the new value of the resistor.
What is 1k resistor?
the k is the Metric value kilo, or ,1000 so this is a 1000 ohm resistor
