10.1 Circuit Components

• 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.