ARRL Technician Practice Exam

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What is component 1 in T1?

Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode

The correct answer is: Resistor

Component 1 in T1 is indeed a resistor. In many contexts, particularly in practical electronics and circuit design, T1 refers to a transformer, and an important component in such circuits is often a resistor. Resistors are used to limit current flow, provide voltage division, and protect other components from excessive current that might cause damage. In the case of transformers or inductors, they can be part of circuits where resistors are employed to control voltage and current characteristics. While inductors, capacitors, and diodes serve specific roles, the identification of component 1 as a resistor aligns with common schematic practices, where resistors are frequently the starting point in understanding circuit functions.