Practice Resistors / Resistive Materials - 1.2 | Electrical and Magnetic Materials | Engineering Materials and Applications
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a resistor do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how current travels through a circuit.

Question 2

Easy

Name a material used to make resistors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common alloys used in electronics.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a resistor primarily used for?

  • To increase current
  • To limit current
  • To store energy

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its role in a circuit.

Question 2

True or False: Manganin is used for applications where stable resistance is crucial.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about situations where resistance fluctuating is a problem.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A circuit contains a resistor made from Nichrome and is used in a heater. If the resistance of the resistor is 100 ohms and the current through it is 5 amps, calculate the power dissipated in the resistor.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the power formula for resistors.

Question 2

You are designing a circuit that requires a stable resistor. Would you choose Nichrome or Manganin? Justify your choice with two reasons.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how ambient conditions affect resistor performance.

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