Outcomes
        In this lesson you will 
        - describe electrical resistance 
 
          - distinguish between fixed and variable resistors 
 
          - describe the electronic components fixed and variable resistors 
 
          - sketch the schematic symbol for resistance and variable resistance 
 
          - describe and name the unit for electrical resistance 
 
          - read the resistance colour code in ohms
 
        
Prerequisites
        To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following: 
        
        - electrical charge 
 
          - coulomb 
 
          - EMF 
 
          - electric current 
 
          - amperes