Question 8 of 23beginner💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Which components did you use? Write their specifications.

Correct Answer

The components used include:

LED - 5mm diameter, operates at 2-3V forward voltage, longer leg is positive (anode), shorter leg is negative (cathode).

Resistor - 220 ohms, limits current flow to protect the LED from the 9V battery.

DC Battery - 9V, provides electrical energy to the circuit.

Switch - controls the opening and closing of the circuit.

Breadboard - allows components to be connected without soldering.

Jumper wires - connect components on the breadboard.

Exercise: Activity 3: Building circuits using physical components - Reflect on your learnings | Q: 2 | (Page Page 11)
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Explanation

The chapter lists specifications for components: LED has two legs with the longer one being positive (anode) and shorter one negative (cathode). The 220 ohm resistor limits current. The 9V DC battery provides power. Breadboards have metal strips inside that allow connections without soldering.

Solution Steps

  1. LED has 5mm diameter, operates at 2-3V forward voltage, with longer leg as positive (anode) and shorter leg as negative (cathode)

  2. Resistor of 220 ohms limits current flow to protect LED from 9V battery

  3. DC Battery of 9V provides electrical energy to the circuit

  4. Switch controls the opening and closing of the circuit

  5. Breadboard allows components to be connected without soldering

  6. Jumper wires connect components on the breadboard