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Resistor

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A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.

The symbol used for a resistor in a circuit diagram varies from standard to standard and country to country.

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Graphical characteristics:
Symmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Engineering Symbols.

Resistor is part of the Electrical & Electronic Symbols group.

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