LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET FOR EPAS 10

Lesson : Quarter 1 Week 1 LAS 1

Activity Title/Topic : Resistors: Types and Specification
Objectives: 1. Identify resistor and its types.
2. Determine the specifications of a resistor.
3. Draw the resistor’s symbol.
Code : (TLE_IAEPAS9-12PITD-IIa-12)
Reference : TLE-EPAS 10 Module 1
pages 8-20
https://www.theengineerspost.com/types-of-resistor/
Writer: Ritchie Lou T. Anito
Renee Bel B. Ignacio, Margie B. Matias, Sharon R. Tagacay
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
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RESISTOR
 A resistor is an electrical/electronic passive component used to
limit the flow of current. The figure represents the various types
of resistors.
 In electronic circuits, resistors are used to reduce current flow,
adjust signal levels, to divide voltages, bias active elements, and
terminate transmission lines, among other uses.
 Resistors are common elements of electrical networks and
electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in electronic equipment.
Practical resistors as discrete components can be composed of
various compounds and forms.
 Resistors are also implemented within integrated circuits.
Types of Resistors:
Based on their operation following are the types of resistor:
1. Fixed resistor - resistance value cannot be changed.
1. Wire Wound Resistors
2. Carbon Composition Resistors
3. Cracked Carbon Resistors or Carbon Film Resistors
4. Metal Oxide Resistors
5. Metal Film Resistors
2. Variable resistor – resistance value can be varied either continuously or in steps.
1. Continuously variable resistors
1. Potentiometers
2. Rheostats
2. Adjustable or pre-set resistors
1. Decade resistance boxes
2. Thermistors
3. Varistors.
3. Tapped resistors - resistance value can be tapped at fixed length. They consist of firmly wound
resistance wire on a ceramic rod. 
Symbols of resistors

Variable resistor Fixed resistor Tapped resistor

Specifications of resistors
1. Resistance value (Ohmic value):
 The magnitude of the resistor is been expressed in terms of its resistance value. The resistance value decides
the quantity of current flow to be opposed. Thus the resistance value is expressed in ohms (Ω) or kilo-ohms
(KΩ) or mega-ohms (MΩ). The resistance value is either printed on the surface of a resistor or by colour bands.
2. Tolerance:
 Tolerance represents the maximum and minimum values of a resistance value. It is specified in terms of
percentage. It is been expressed as either ±% on the surface of the resistor or with the help of a fourth colour
band.
3. Power Rating (Wattage rating):
 Power rating specifies the maximum power in watts that the resistor can handle without being destroyed or
damaged. It also represents the power dissipation in the resistor in terms of I2R loss (or heat).
4. Thermal Stability:
 Thermal stability indicates the stability in the resistance value to a maximum specified temperature. It is the
ability of a resistor to maintain the same resistance value with variation in temperature.
DIRECTIONS/ INSTRUCTIONS / PANUTO
Read the information about resistors. 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 what is being described in each item.
__________________1. It is an electrical/electronic passive component used to limit the flow of current.
__________________2. It is a type of resistor in which its resistance value can be varied either continuously or in steps.
__________________3. It is a type of resistor in which its resistance value cannot be changed.
__________________4. It is a type of resistor in which its resistance value can be tapped at fixed length.
__________________5. These are common elements of electrical networks and electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in
electronic equipment.
ACTIVITY 2. MATCHING TYPE
Match the specifications of resistor from column A to its description in Column B. Write only the letter.
A. B.
1. Power rating A. It decides the quantity of current flow to be opposed.
2. Resistance value B. It represents the maximum and minimum values of a resistance value.
3. Thermal stability C. It is the ability of a resistor to maintain the same resistance value with variation in temperature.
4. Tolerance D. It specifies the maximum power in watts that the resistor can handle without being
destroyed or damaged.
ACTIVITY 3. TRUE or FALSE
Analyze the statement in each item and determine whether it talks about resistors – its types and specifications.
Write TRUE if the statement is correct; write FALSE if the statement is incorrect.
__________1. The resistance value is expressed in ohms (Ω) or kilo-ohms (KΩ) or mega-ohms (MΩ).
__________2. Fixed resistor resistance value cannot be changed.
__________3. Thermal stability represents the power dissipation in the resistor in terms of I2R loss (or heat).
__________4. A resistor is an electrical/electronic active component used to limit the flow of current.
__________5. Tolerance is specified in terms of percentage.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
What is a resistor?
What are the types of resistors?
What are the specifications of resistors?
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED
Fill in the blanks with the missing words.
 A _______________is an electrical/electronic passive component used to limit the flow of current.
 In electronic circuits, resistors are used to _______________ current flow, adjust signal levels, to divide voltages,
bias active elements, and terminate transmission lines, among other uses.
 _______________ are common elements of electrical networks and electronic circuits and are ubiquitous in
electronic equipment. Practical resistors as _____________ components can be composed of various compounds
and forms.
 Resistors are also implemented within ____________________________.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MASTERY
Multiple Choice. Write only the letter of your answer.
_____1. It is an electrical/electronic passive component used to limit the flow of current.
a. Resistor b. Fixed resistor c. Tapped resistor d. Variable resistor
_____2. Its resistance value can be varied either continuously or in steps.
a. Resistor b. Fixed resistor c. Tapped resistor d. Variable resistor
_____3. Its resistance value cannot be changed.
a. Resistor b. Fixed resistor c. Tapped resistor d. Variable resistor
_____4. Its resistance value can be tapped at fixed length.
a. Resistor b. Fixed resistor c. Tapped resistor d. Variable resistor
_____5. Which of the following represents the maximum and minimum values of a resistance value?
a. Power Rating b. Resistance Value c. Thermal Stability d. Tolerance
_____6. Which of the following decides the quantity of current flow to be opposed?
a. Power Rating b. Resistance Value c. Thermal Stability d. Tolerance
_____7. Are resistors important in electronic circuits?
a. Yes, because they store electrical energy in an electric field.
b. No, because they are just passive electronic components with two terminals.
c. Yes, because they reduce current flow, adjust signal levels, and divide voltages.
d. No, because resistors don’t really contribute to electronic circuits unlike active components.
Performance Task/s
Draw the symbol of each type of resistor.
1. Variable resistor 2. Fixed resistor 3. Tapped resistor

Answer Key:

Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 What I have learned

1. Resistor 1. D 1. Resistance value 1. resistor

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