Resistance Flashcards
1
Q
Do conductors have resistance?
A
Yes, everything has resistance because the charge moving through the material heats it up, therefore some energy is wasted as heat energy
2
Q
What is a resistor?
A
An electrical component that opposes the flow of charge
3
Q
What are the two circuit symbols for a resistor?
A
Either a rectangle or a squiggly line
