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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