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Resistors

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Resistors are electronic components that limit the flow of electric current in a circuit. They are used to control the amount of resistance in a circuit, which affects the flow of current.

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