Understanding Resistors and functions and comparing to other currents

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What do resistors control?

The flow of current in a circuit

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What do resistors protect other components from?

Damage due to excessive current

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3

Dividing voltage in a circuit allows for:

Precise control of voltage levels across different components

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Converting Electrical Energy into heat which can be useful for:

Applications like heaters or light bulbs

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What are Diodes:

Allow electricity to only flow in one direction, acting like valves in a circuit

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What are Transformers:

Consist of two coils of wires linked by an iron core, used to step up or step down AC voltages

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What are Generators:

Use electromagnetic induction to create electricity from mechanical energy

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