DC circuitsQuestion 546 of 1506

What is resistance?

  1. The force that pushes electrons
  2. The opposition to electric current
  3. The rate of charge flow
  4. The stored energy per charge
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Correct answer: The opposition to electric current

Resistance limits current for a given voltage.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 1.5: Resistance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026