A resistor is a device that slows down the flow of electricity. It is made of a material that has a high resistance, such as carbon or metal.
Resistors are used in electrical circuits to control the amount of current that flows through them. They can also be used to convert electrical energy into heat.
The resistor was used to control the flow of current in the circuit.
Noun:
The word "resistor" comes from the Latin word "resistere", which means "to stand against".
The first recorded use of the word "resistor" in English was in the 19th century.
What is a resistor?
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