Resistance Unit
Product Code : EL-EE-10948
Quick Answer: The Resistance Unit is a 7-way resistance unit for low voltage circuit work and Ohm's Law investigations, with each 0.25 W resistor wired to its own pair of red and black 4 mm sockets.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Seven resistors, with values including 1, 4.7, 10, 100, 1000 and 10000 ohms
- Each resistor connected to a pair of red and black 4 mm sockets
- Resistors can be connected in series or parallel
- Resistor rating 0.25 W; maximum current 250 mA a.c. or d.c.
- Notes For Use included
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of resistors | 7 |
| Resistor rating | 0.25 W |
| Maximum current | 250 mA a.c. or d.c. |
| Dimensions | 160 mm x 75 mm x 31 mm |
| Mass | 130 g |
About This Product
The resistors can be linked in series or parallel to investigate the rules for combining resistors. The maximum voltage allowed depends on each resistor's value and power rating, so students need some simple calculations when selecting a value. The included Notes For Use give guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Why are calculations needed when choosing a resistor?
The maximum voltage allowed depends on the resistor value and its power rating of 0.25 W, so some simple calculations are needed when selecting a value.
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