10.1 Circuit Components

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    • A circuit consists of components such as a power source, conductors, switches, and loads
    • What is the primary function of a resistor in a circuit?
      Limits current flow
    • What type of energy does a power source provide in a circuit?
      Electrical energy
    • What is the purpose of a load in a circuit?
      Uses electrical energy
    • What type of signal does an inductor filter out in a circuit?
      High-frequency signals
    • What is a circuit defined as?
      A complete and closed path
    • Circuit components are used to control the flow of electricity and perform various functions in a circuit.

      True
    • An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field.

      True
    • Match the circuit component with its function:
      Power source ↔️ Provides electrical energy
      Conductors ↔️ Facilitate current flow
      Switches ↔️ Control circuit closure
      Loads ↔️ Use electrical energy
    • Switches in a circuit are used to control the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

      True
    • An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field.
    • What key term is associated with a diode?
      One direction
    • A diode is used in circuits to convert AC to DC in rectifiers.

      True
    • A capacitor stores electrical energy by accumulating charge
    • What does a diode allow current to flow through?
      One direction only
    • Conductors in a circuit facilitate the flow of current
    • Which circuit component limits and controls current flow?
      Resistor
    • Which circuit component allows current to flow in only one direction?
      Diode
    • An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field when current flows through it.
    • A diode acts as a one-way valve for electricity.
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