8.3- resistance Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT IS RESISTANCE
A
a material which slows down flow of electrons and transforms into other forms of energy
2
Q
WHAT IS OHMS LAW
A
the triangle thingy you know what i mean VIR
3
Q
WHAT IS AN OHMETER
A
something that measures resistance
4
Q
WHAT IS A RESISTOR
A
an electrical component that has a specific resistance
5
Q
WHAT DOES THE FIRST DIGIT ON A COLOR CODE MEAN
A
first number of resistance
6
Q
WHAT DOES THE SECOND DIGIT ON A COLOR CODE MEAN
A
second number of resistance
7
Q
WHAT DOES THE THIRD DIGIT ON A COLOR CODE MEAN
A
the multiplier/ power of 10
e.g 10 x 10^4= 100000
8
Q
WHAT DOES THE FOURTH DIGIT ON A COLOR CODE MEAN ( SOMETIMES THERE ISNT EVEN ONE)
A
the percentage of accuracy between the indicated value and the actual value
