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If a resistor converts electrical energy into heat are you wasting energy any time you use a resistor?
In one sense, using any resistor will "waste" energy. But consider that resistors serve a useful purpose, and the heat they generate is the price we pay for using them. Additionally, there are resistors that we use specifically to create heat for our use. The resistance in an electrical heating element on a range, in a hot water heater, or in a space heater are creating useful heat. We need the heat to cook food, heat water or warm a room. We generally make toast with resistance heating elements, to cite another application.
In electronic equipments, resistors are used to "drop voltage" to make circuits work. We create heat when we use resistors to drop voltage, but it is a necessary part of circuit design and operation. In that light, we allow heat loss in order to gain the things the electronics do for us. When we watch TV or listen to music, we know that the electronic circuits in our equipment have some resistance that is generating heat. But that is part of the price we pay for having the use and benefit of the electronic equipment.
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How are motors and a generator different?
Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
Speaker is electronic transducer?
Technically, a transducer is defined as a device, which converts other sources of energy such as heat, mechanical, pressure etc. into electrical energy, i.e., the output of a transducer is always electrical energy. Since, a speaker converts electrical energy into sound energy, it is not a transducer.
What is the energy that solenoid converts to?
A solenoid converts electric energy into electromagnetic energy, which then converts into kinetic energy.
Senses light and converts it into electricity?
Solar cell is the device which converts the light energy to electrical energy it convert photons to dc energy for more information you can visit the several sight which can give you information about solar cell. it is semiconductor device fabrication is done by using silicon p-n junction.
What does a resistor do to the flow of energy?
It depends on what sort of circuit the resistor(s) is in. The resistor(s) can lower either EMT (Voltage) or Current (Amperage) Sometime resistors are used to create an EMT differential whenever current is flowing.
What is the name for an electrical load that converts electrical energy into heat energy?
The name for an electrical load that converts electrical energy into heat energy is a resistor. Resistor works by resisting the flow of electricity through a circuit, which in turn generates heat as a byproduct.
Does a resistor use electrical energy as it interferes with the flow of charge?
Yes, a resistor converts electrical energy into heat as it interferes with the flow of charge. This energy is dissipated in the form of heat due to the resistance of the resistor material.
What do a resistor do in a circuit?
A resistor is a device that impedes or limits the flow of electrical current in a circuit. It converts the current's electrical energy into heat (thermal) energy. A resistor reduces the amount of energy in a circuit and pumps it out as a heat.
What does a resistor do in in a circuit?
A resistor is a device that impedes or limits the flow of electrical current in a circuit. It converts the current's electrical energy into heat (thermal) energy. A resistor reduces the amount of energy in a circuit and pumps it out as a heat.
What part of a circuit converts electrical energy into other forms of energy?
A resistor in a circuit converts electrical energy into heat energy, while a light bulb converts electrical energy into light and heat energy. Other components, such as motors, can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Does a motor work?
A motor does not provide energy. It converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. From a circuit standpoint, the motor is considered a load (similar to a resistor). Resistors convert electrical energy to heat energy.
What are the three electrical appliances that converts electrical energy?
Three electrical appliances that convert electrical energy are: Electric heater - converts electrical energy into heat energy Light bulb - converts electrical energy into light energy Electric fan - converts electrical energy into mechanical energy for moving air
What converts electrical energy?
Solar photovoltaic cell converts solar energy into electrical energy.
What slows down current and converts electrical energy into other forms of energy?
That sounds like a resistor. However, please note that "slow down a current" is not a very accurate description of what happens. What the resistor does is take energy away from the current.
The electric motor converts electrical energy to?
An electric motor converts electrical energy to mechanical energy.
What builds up energy from electricity causing heat?
A resistor is a component in an electrical circuit that converts electrical energy into heat as a result of its resistance to the flow of electricity. This conversion of electrical energy into heat is the basis of many household appliances like heaters and toasters.
Name a divice that converts sound energy into electrical energy?
A microphone is a device that converts sound energy into electrical energy.
