What happens when charge enters the resistor?

In summary, a resistor is a device used in electrical circuits that acts as a roadblock for electrons, transferring some of their energy to heat and causing a voltage drop. This results in a loss of potential energy for the electrons passing through.
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What happens when charge enters the resistor?
 
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What do you mean by resistor ?
 
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question is too vague
 
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It's like a roadblock. Some of the electron's kinetic energy is transferred to the resistor atom's thermal energy. The resistor heats up, the electrons have less energy coming out the other side. This is why it's called a voltage drop, you lose potential energy.
 
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Resistor

Hardik Batra said:
What do you mean by resistor ?

Resistor is a device used in electrical circuits.
 
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Resistor

Jd0g33 said:
It's like a roadblock. Some of the electron's kinetic energy is transferred to the resistor atom's thermal energy. The resistor heats up, the electrons have less energy coming out the other side. This is why it's called a voltage drop, you lose potential energy.

Thank you it was very clear.
 

1. What is a resistor?

A resistor is an electronic component that is designed to resist the flow of electric current. It is typically made of a material with high resistance, such as carbon or metal, and is used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit.

2. How does a resistor affect the flow of charge?

A resistor reduces the flow of charge by dissipating some of the energy from the electric current as heat. This reduces the current flowing through the resistor and can control the overall flow of charge in a circuit.

3. What happens to the charge when it enters a resistor?

As the charge enters a resistor, it encounters resistance which causes it to slow down and lose energy. This energy is then dissipated as heat, and the charge continues to flow through the resistor at a reduced rate.

4. How does the resistance of a resistor affect the flow of charge?

The resistance of a resistor is directly proportional to the amount of charge that can flow through it. This means that as the resistance increases, the flow of charge decreases, and vice versa.

5. What are some common uses for resistors?

Resistors are used in a wide range of electronic devices and circuits. They are commonly used to control the amount of current flowing through a circuit, to limit the current to safe levels, and to divide voltage levels. They are also used in sensors, amplifiers, and filters.

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