2.2.1

Resistance

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Resistance

Resistance is a measure of how difficult it is for current to flow through a component.

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Charge flow

  • When charge flows in an electric circuit, the size of the current is affected by two things:
    1. The resistance: If the resistance is increased, the current will decrease.
    2. The potential difference: If the potential difference is increased the current will increase.
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Units - Ohms

  • Resistance is measured in ohms, Ω.

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