What happens when charge enters the resistor?

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When charge enters a resistor, it encounters resistance that acts like a roadblock, causing a transfer of kinetic energy from the electrons to the resistor's atoms, resulting in thermal energy and heating the resistor. This process leads to a decrease in the energy of the electrons, which is referred to as a voltage drop. The resistor, a crucial component in electrical circuits, effectively reduces the potential energy of the current flowing through it. The discussion emphasizes the relationship between energy loss and the function of resistors in circuits. Understanding this concept is essential for grasping basic electrical principles.
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What happens when charge enters the resistor?
 
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What do you mean by resistor ?
 
question is too vague
 
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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Hardik Batra said:
What do you mean by resistor ?

Resistor is a device used in electrical circuits.
 
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.
 

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