๐Ÿงฒap physics 2 review

Resistor

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

A resistor is an electrical component that restricts the flow of electric current in a circuit. It converts electrical energy into heat.