Arduino

Question 1

Diode

Answer 1

Ensures electricity only flows in one direction

Question 2

Gels (red, green, blue)

Answer 2

Filter out different wavelengths of light

Question 3

H-bridge

Answer 3

Circuit that allows you to control the polarity of the voltage applied to a load

Question 4

Jumper wires

Answer 4

Connects components on breadboard to each other Arduino

Question 5

Light emitting diodes (LEDs)

Answer 5

Diode that illuminates when electricity passes through it

Question 6

Liquid crystal display (LCD)

Answer 6

A type of alphanumeric or graphic display based on liquid crystals

Question 7

Male header pins

Answer 7

Fit into female sockets like those on a breadboard

Question 8

Optocoupler

Answer 8

Allows you to connect two circuits that do not share a common power supply

Question 9

Piezo

Answer 9

Electrical component that can detect vibrations and create noises

Question 10

Photoresistor

Answer 10

Variable resistor that changes its resistance based on the amount of light that fall on its face

Question 11

Potentiometer

Answer 11

Variable resistor with three pins, outside pins are connected to fixed resistor, middle pin moves across the resistor

Question 12

Pushbutton

Answer 12

Momentary switches that close a circuit when pressed

Question 13

Resistors

Answer 13

Resist the flow of electrical energy in a circuit, changing the voltage and current as a result

Question 14

Servo motor

Answer 14

Geared motor that can only rotate 180 degrees

Question 15

Temperature sensor

Answer 15

Changes its voltage output depending on the temperature of the component

Question 16

Tilt sensor

Answer 16

Type of switch that will open or close depending on its orientation

Question 17

USB cable

Answer 17

Allows you to connect your Arduino Uno to your personal computer for programming