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What does a resistor do in a circuit?

It opposes the flow of current.

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  1. It amplifies weak signals
  2. It stores energy in a magnetic field
  3. It opposes the flow of current ✔

Why: Resistors are passive components that limit or oppose current flow, helping control voltages and currents in a circuit.

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Answer: It opposes the flow of current. Resistors are passive components that limit or oppose current flow, helping control voltages and currents in a circuit.

  1. Electronics en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics
    Passive electronic components are capacitors, inductors, resistors
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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