Re: HELP!! Need answers for test!!!

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robertm wrote:
> "Gator" <karlwithgator@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1134230554.622109.98820@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> What device reduces
>
>>current?a)resistor, b)capacitor?
>>
>
>
> Not enough information given for an (a) or (b) answer. A resistor will
> reduce both ac and dc current. A capacitor will reduce ac current dependent
> on frequency and value of capacitor, while completely blocking dc current.
> If we are talking dc, then a resistor will reduce the current somewhat
> whereas a capacitor will reduce it to zero after the initial inrush current.
>
> Bob
>
>


A resistor won't reduce current.  It'll drop voltage, but the current
remains unaffected.  A capacitor will reduce current.