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A Resistor is an electrical component that restricts the flow
of electric current. You could use a resistor if you need less
power to go to a part of your project.
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Capacitors store energy - much like a battery. They control
the flow of electricity.
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A Potentiometer is a simple knob that provides a variable
resistance (i.e. changing resistance with the turn of the
knob)
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Integrated Circuits, often called “chips”, are a set of
electronic circuits on one small plate. Chips hold memory
and allow your projects to be “programmed” - meaning you
can tell them what to do.
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Transistors regulate current or voltage flow and act as a
switch or gate for electronic signals/
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Diodes are electrical pieces that allow electricity to flow only
in one direction.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
