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[[File:Resistors.svg|150px|right|thumb|Two version of the electronic symbol for a resistor. The top is the American and Japanese convention. The bottom is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Electrotechnical_Commission IEC] standard.]] |
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[[File:Bsp2.svg|150px|right|thumb|R1 and R2 are connected in series, they're connected in parallel to R3.]] |
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[[File:Voltage divider.svg|150px|right|thumb|A voltage divider.]] |
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'''Resistance''' ('''R''') is the measure in Ohms (Ω) of opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit. |
'''Resistance''' ('''R''') is the measure in Ohms (Ω) of opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit. |
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File:Variable Resistor.svg |
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Potentiometer.svg|Potentiometer. |
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Symbol Resistor (changeable).svg|Variable resistor. |
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Preset Resistor.svg|Preset resistor. |
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Light-dependent resistor schematic symbol.svg|Light-dependent resistor. |
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== See also == |
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* [[Resistor]] |
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== External links == |
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resistor Resistor], Wikipedia |
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistance_and_conductance Electrical resistance and conductance], Wikipedia |
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_resistance_and_conductance Electrical resistance and conductance], Wikipedia |
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Latest revision as of 13:52, 11 June 2024
Resistance (R) is the measure in Ohms (Ω) of opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.
See also
External links
- Electrical resistance and conductance, Wikipedia
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