{"id":53907,"date":"2024-04-16T00:01:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53907"},"modified":"2024-04-16T00:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:01:10","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-pertains-to-resistors-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-pertains-to-resistors-only\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements pertains to resistors only?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Can dissipate considerable amount of power” option2=”Can act as energy storage devices” option3=”Connecting them in parallel increases the total value” option4=”Oppose sudden changes in voltage” correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: D. Oppose sudden changes in voltage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element. Resistors are used to reduce current flow, to divide voltages, to create biasing, to terminate transmission lines, and to adjust the values of other components.<\/p>\n

Resistors can be made of various materials, including carbon, metal, and semiconductor. The resistance of a resistor is measured in ohms (\u00ce\u00a9). The higher the resistance, the more the resistor opposes the flow of current.<\/p>\n

Resistors are often used in circuits to control the flow of current. For example, a resistor can be used to create a voltage divider, which is a circuit that divides an input voltage into two or more output voltages.<\/p>\n

Resistors can also be used to create biasing circuits, which are circuits that provide a stable voltage reference for other components in a circuit.<\/p>\n

Resistors are an essential component in many electronic circuits. They are used to control the flow of current, to divide voltages, to create biasing, to terminate transmission lines, and to adjust the values of other components.<\/p>\n

Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n