Chapter 6, Problem 35R

To determine

To Complete: The given sentence.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

A material, due its resistance opposes the flow of current.

Resistors are electric components which resist the electrons flow in a conductor. When electrons flow through a resistor, some energy is transferred to the resistor. Resistance of a resistor is defined as the material’s tendency to resist the electron’s flow and convert electrical energy into heat thereby reducing the current in the circuit. Hence, with increase in resistance to the flow of electrons, the current decreases.

Conclusion: The correct word that completes the sentence is resistance.