Technician 2022-2026T5A11
What type of current flow is opposed by resistance?
D
Answer
Electrical principles and math
Type
A
Direct current
B
Alternating current
C
RF current
D
All these choices are correct
Answer Notes
Resistance is a fundamental property of a material that opposes the flow of electric charge. It behaves similarly to friction in a mechanical system, converting electrical energy into heat.
Because resistance depends on the physical characteristics of the material (like a wire or a carbon resistor) rather than the type of signal, it opposes all forms of electrical current.
Whether the circuit carries direct current (DC) from a battery, alternating current (AC) from a wall outlet, or radio frequency (RF) current from a transmitter, resistance will impede the electron flow. Therefore, all the listed choices are correct.
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