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Electrical component that limits the flow of electrical current in a circuit is called


A

switch

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B

resistor

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C

electric cell

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D

electric bulb

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Solution

The correct option is B

resistor


Explanations for correct option:(b)

  1. Resistor is an electrical component that resists or opposes the flow of electric current in a circuit .
  2. A resistor is made up of conducting wire whose resistance depends upon type of material, length and thickness of wire.

Explanations for incorrect options:(a),(c),(d)

  1. switch is simple device to turn ON and OFF electric current in a circuit by closing or opening it.
  2. An electric cell is portable source of electricity that produces small amounts of electricity; its not a resistor.
  3. Electric bulb is an electrical component which glows when current passes through it.

Hence, the correct option is (B).


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