Spln_Hrd
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i have seen like 5% and 10%, how does this effect the resistor?
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The resistor doesn't care, but the circuit it is in might. Electronics can be very sensitive to voltage values, so if you need a precise resistance, you need to shell out the money to get a 1% resistor. Otherwise, if it is just to reduce the voltage in the circuit for let's say an LED, you can get away with the 10%. You can find out it's exact resistance using a DVOM if you know the resistance value of your leads.Spln_Hrd said:how does this effect the resistor?