The Maximum Amount of Power a Resistor Can Safely Handle

question 8

Multiple Choice

The maximum amount of power a resistor can safely handle without damage is called:

• A) power rating
• B) watts
• C) heat
• D) surface area

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Definitions:

Social Learning

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation and imitation of others.

Operant Conditioning

A method of training where behavior is changed by applying rewards or penalties.

Edward Thorndike

An American psychologist who developed the law of effect and conducted significant work in the area of animal learning and behavior.

David Premack

An American psychologist known for his work in the field of animal cognition and for developing the Premack Principle, which involves using a preferred activity to reinforce a less preferred activity.