List specifications of resistors and explain any two.

List specifications of resistors and explain any two.
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List specifications of resistors are as follows:

1. Maximum voltage rating.

2. Power rating.

3. Temperature co- efficient of resistance.

4. Tolerance.

5. Operating temperature.

6. Ohmic range.

Explain any two:

Power rating: Power dissipation is amount of power that is converted to heat, light or other form of energy.

Tolerance: It is defined as deviation from nominal value of resistance in percent.
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