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The document outlines basic electric components essential for electrical and electronic circuits, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, LEDs, transistors, batteries, switches, fuses, transformers, potentiometers, and ground. Each component is described with its function, measurement unit, and common applications. Understanding these components is crucial for designing and analyzing electrical systems.

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The document outlines basic electric components essential for electrical and electronic circuits, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, LEDs, transistors, batteries, switches, fuses, transformers, potentiometers, and ground. Each component is described with its function, measurement unit, and common applications. Understanding these components is crucial for designing and analyzing electrical systems.

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Basic Electric Components

Introduction
Electric components are the basic building blocks of electrical and electronic circuits. Each component has a
specific function that helps in controlling, storing, or converting electrical energy. Understanding these
components is essential for designing and analyzing electrical systems.
Resistor

A resistor limits the flow of electric current in a circuit. It protects


components from damage caused by excess current. It is Resistor Image
measured in ohms.

Application: Used in current control and voltage division.


Capacitor

A capacitor stores electrical energy in an electric field. It releases Capacitor Image


energy when required. It is measured in farads.

Application: Used in filtering and energy storage circuits.


Inductor

An inductor stores energy in a magnetic field when current flows


through it. It opposes changes in current. It is measured in Inductor Image
henrys.

Application: Used in power supplies and filters.


Diode

A diode allows current to flow in only one direction. It protects


circuits from reverse voltage. It is made from semiconductor Diode Image
material.

Application: Used in rectifiers and protection circuits.


LED

A Light Emitting Diode produces light when current passes LED Image
through it. It is efficient and long lasting. It requires low power.

Application: Used in indicators and lighting systems.


Transistor

A transistor amplifies or switches electronic signals. It has three


terminals: emitter, base, and collector. It is a semiconductor Transistor Image
device.

Application: Used in amplifiers and digital circuits.


Battery

A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It


provides direct current to a circuit. It has positive and negative Battery Image
terminals.

Application: Used as a power source for electronic devices.


Switch

A switch opens or closes an electrical circuit. It controls the flow Switch Image
of current. It can be manual or automatic.

Application: Used in control panels and appliances.


Fuse

A fuse protects a circuit from overcurrent. It melts when current Fuse Image
exceeds the safe limit. It prevents damage to devices.

Application: Used in safety protection of circuits.


Transformer

A transformer changes the voltage level of alternating current. It


works on electromagnetic induction. It has primary and Transformer Image
secondary coils.

Application: Used in power transmission and adapters.


Potentiometer

A potentiometer is a variable resistor. It allows adjustment of Potentiometer Image


resistance. It controls voltage levels in a circuit.

Application: Used in volume and brightness control.


Ground

Ground provides a reference point for voltage in a circuit. It


ensures safety by directing excess current to earth. It stabilizes Ground Image
the system.

Application: Used in all electrical and electronic circuits.

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