Basic Electronic Parts and Units

  1. What is a resistor? A resistor is an electronic component that limits the flow of electrical current in a circuit.
  2. What is the unit of measurement for resistance? The unit of measurement for resistance is ohms.
  3. What is a capacitor? A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.
  4. What is the unit of measurement for capacitance? The unit of measurement for capacitance is farads.
  5. What is an inductor? An inductor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in a magnetic field.
  6. What is the unit of measurement for inductance? The unit of measurement for inductance is henrys.
  7. What is a diode? A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction.
  8. What is a light-emitting diode (LED)? A light-emitting diode (LED) is a diode that emits light when current flows through it.
  9. What is a transistor? A transistor is an electronic component that can amplify or switch electronic signals.
  10. What is the difference between a PNP and an NPN transistor? The main difference between a PNP and an NPN transistor is the direction of the current flow.
  11. What is a voltage regulator? A voltage regulator is an electronic component that regulates the output voltage of a power supply.
  12. What is a rectifier? A rectifier is an electronic component that converts AC voltage to DC voltage.
  13. What is a transformer? A transformer is an electronic component that transfers electrical energy from one circuit to another through electromagnetic induction.
  14. What is a relay? A relay is an electronic component that allows a low-power signal to control a high-power circuit.
  15. What is a fuse? A fuse is an electronic component that protects a circuit from excessive current by melting and breaking the circuit.
  16. What is a switch? A switch is an electronic component that opens or closes a circuit.
  17. What is a potentiometer? A potentiometer is an electronic component that can vary the resistance of a circuit.
  18. What is a thermistor? A thermistor is an electronic component whose resistance changes with temperature.
  19. What is a photoresistor? A photoresistor is an electronic component whose resistance changes with light intensity.
  20. What is a piezoelectric sensor? A piezoelectric sensor is an electronic component that generates an electrical charge in response to mechanical pressure or vibration.
  21. What is a microphone? A microphone is an electronic component that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
  22. What is a speaker? A speaker is an electronic component that converts electrical signals into sound waves.
  23. What is a motor? A motor is an electronic component that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
  24. What is a servo motor? A servo motor is a type of motor that can rotate to a precise angle.
  25. What is a breadboard? A breadboard is a board used for prototyping electronic circuits.
  26. What is a soldering iron? A soldering iron is a tool used to heat and melt solder to join two electronic components.
  27. What is a multimeter? A multimeter is a tool used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electronic circuits.
  28. What is an oscilloscope? An oscilloscope is a tool used to display and analyze electronic signals.
  29. What is a stepper motor? A stepper motor is a type of motor that moves in precise, incremental steps.
  30. What is a logic gate? A logic gate is an electronic component that performs a logical operation on one or more input signals to produce an output.
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