LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET FOR EPAS 10

Lesson : Quarter 1 Week 3 LAS 1

Activity Title/Topic : Essential Electronic Components
Objectives: 1. Identify the essential electronic components.
2. Differentiate Active and Passive Components.
3. Categorize Electronic Components.
Code : (TLE_IAEPAS9-12PITD-IIb-c14)
Reference :
 https://www.alliedcomponents.com/blog/essential-electronic-components-functions
 https://circuitglobe.com/difference-between-active-and-passive-components.html#:~:text=1%20Active
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Writer: Ritchie Lou T. Anito
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
When building electronic circuits, you will work with a number of basic electronic components, including resistors,
capacitors, diodes, transistors, inductors and integrated circuits. Below is a brief overview of the components and
their functions.
1. Resistors: A resistor is one of the components you will come across in an integrated circuit. Like the
name suggests, the device resists the flow of current. Resistors are graded based on their power ratings
(amount of power they can handle without exploding) and resistance values (capacity to resist current).
The measurement is done in units know as ohms. The electronic symbol of the unit is O.
2. Capacitors: These components can store electric charge temporarily. The components come in different
varieties, with the most common ones being electrolytic and ceramic disk. The capacity of a component
is usually measured in microfarads (µF).
3. Diodes: Diodes allow electric current to flow in a single direction only. Each diode has two terminals
known as the anode and cathode. When the anode is charged with positive voltage and the cathode with a
negative one, electric current can flow. Reversing these voltages will prevent the current from flowing.
4. Transistors: These components are easy to identify through their three terminals. For the components to
work, voltage has to be applied to one of them; the base terminal. The base can then control current flow
in the two other terminals (the emitter and collector).
5. Inductors: These are passive components that store energy in form of a magnetic field. An inductor
simply consists of a coil of wire wound around some kind of core. The core could be a magnet or air.
When current passes through the inductor, a magnetic field is created around it. The magnetic field is
stronger if a magnet is used as the core.
6. Integrated Circuits: An integrated circuit refers to a special device that has all the components required in
an electronic circuit. The component has diodes, transistors, and other devices, all of which are etched on
a tiny piece of silicon. The components are used in many electronic devices, including watches and
computers.
7. Microcontrollers: Microcontrollers are small computers used to control a multitude of devices, such as
power tools, remote controls, medical equipment and office machines.
8. Transformers: Built with two coils of wire, transformers are commonly used to step up or step-down
power.
9. Batteries: Batteries convert chemical energy to electrical energy. The two different cells of a battery are
anode (+) and cathode (-).
10. Fuses: Fuses help preserve components from overloading with excessive current. A fuse consists of
connection body, support, contacts, and metal-fuse material such as zinc or copper.
11. Relays: These electromechanical switches shut power on or off. A relay includes an electromagnet, an
armature, a series of electrical contacts and a spring.
12. Switches: Switches interrupt current. The four types of switches are: single pole single throw (SPST),
single pole double throw (SPDT), double pole single throw (DPST), and double pole double throw (DPDT).
13. Motors: Motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Key components include a rotor, stator,
bearings, conduit box, enclosure, and eye bolt.
14. Circuit Breakers: As a protective device, a circuit breaker can be controlled with a remote switch. It is
designed to protect the circuit from overloading or a short circuit.
Difference Between Active and Passive Components
1. Active components are those that deliver or produce energy or power in the form of a voltage or
current. Passive components are those that utilize or store energy in the form of voltage or current.
2. Examples of the active components are diodes, transistors, SCR, integrated circuits, etc. similarly,
examples of the passive components are resistor, capacitor, and inductor.
3. Active components are capable of providing the power gain, whereas passive components are not
capable of providing the power gain.
 4. Active components can control the flow of current, but passive components cannot control the flow
of the current.
5. Active components are energy donors, whereas passive components are energy acceptors.
6. The active component does not require an external source for the operation, whereas the passive
components require any external source for the operation.

DIRECTIONS/ INSTRUCTIONS / PANUTO

Read the information about the essential electronic components. Answer all the activities given below and
answer all the questions asked on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure to label each activity on your answer
sheet.
EXERCISES / ACTIVITIES / PAMARAAN
ACTIVITY 1. IDENTIFICATION
Identify the electronic component that is being described in each item.
__________________1. These components can store electric charge temporarily.
__________________2. Built with two coils of wire, these are commonly used to step up or step-down power.
__________________3. They allow electric current to flow in a single direction only.
__________________4. They convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
__________________5. These are passive components that store energy in form of a magnetic field.
ACTIVITY 2. TRUE or FALSE
Analyze the statement in each item and identify if it states the difference between the active and passive components.
Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
___________1. Active components are those that deliver or produce energy or power in the form of a voltage or
current. Passive components are those that utilize or store energy in the form of voltage or current.
___________2. Active components are energy acceptors, whereas passive components are energy donors.
___________3. Active components are not capable of providing the power gain, whereas passive components can
provide the power gain.
___________4. The active component does not require an external source for the operation, whereas the passive
components require any external source for the operation.
___________5. Active components can control the flow of current, but passive components cannot control the flow
of the current.
ACTIVITY 3.
Categorize the electronic components by putting them in the correct column.
Active components Passive components
1. Resistor
2. Diode
3. Transistors
4. Switch
5. Capacitors
GUIDE QUESTIONS
What are the essential electronic components?
How do you categorize and differentiate the electronic components?
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Fill in the blanks with the missing words.
 ________________ are those that deliver or produce energy or power in the form of a voltage or current.
 _________________ are those that utilize or store energy in the form of voltage or current.
 Examples of the _____________ components are diodes, transistors, SCR, integrated circuits, etc. similarly,
examples of the ______________ components are resistor, capacitor, and inductor.
 Active components are energy _____________, whereas passive components are energy acceptors.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MASTERY
A. Multiple Choice. Write only the letter of your answer
_____1. It has two terminals known as the anode and cathode.
a. Battery b. Capacitor c. Diode d. Fuse
_____2. It converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
a. Battery b. Capacitor c. Diode d. Fuse
_____3. It helps preserve components from overloading with excessive current.
a. Circuit breaker b. Fuse c. Relay d. Switch
_____4. It interrupts current.
a. Circuit breaker b. Fuse c. Relay d. Switch
_____5. Which of the following is not an active component?
a. Battery b. Capacitor c. Diode d. Transistor
_____6. Which of the following is a passive component?
a. Battery b. Capacitor c. Diode d. Transistor
_____7. Which of the following statements is correct about active electronic components?
a. Active components can control the flow of current.
b. Active components cannot control the flow of current.
c. Active components are not capable of providing the power gain.
d. Active components require any external source for the operation.
_____8. Which of the following statements is incorrect about passive electronic components?
a. Active components can control the flow of current.
b. Active components cannot control the flow of current.
c. Active components are not capable of providing the power gain.
d. Active components require any external source for the operation.
_____9. How do the active components produce energy?
a. Through resistance.
b. Through power gains.
c. Through external source.
d. Through current and voltage.
_____10. Are transistors active components?
a. Yes, because they allow current to flow in one direction.
b. No, because they don’t allow current to flow in one direction.
c. Yes, because they can control current to flow in two terminals.
d. No, because they cannot control the current to flow in two terminals.
Performance Task/s
 Make a poster that categorizes the electronic components.
 Here is the list of the components: diode, capacitor, diode, transformer, inductor, transistor, switch, fuse,
Battery, and motor.
 You can either draw or print the components.
 Draw/ Print in a long bond paper.
RUBRIC
50 All directions were followed and reflected in the output. Done the task neatly and correctly.
40 Most of the directions were followed and reflected in the output. Done the tasks given with the
minimum error.
 25 Some of the directions were followed and reflected in the output. Done the tasks given with errors.
10 None of the directions were followed.
Answer Key:

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 What I have learned

1. Capacitors 1. True 1. Passive 1. Active components

Checked by:
ELENA T. RAQUEL MERIAM R. PECAOCO Approved:
Master Teacher I Head Teacher III TITA P. RAYA
Principal III