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OUTLINE Introduction Define the mechanism with a technical definition, add extensions to discuss any theory or principles necessary for the reader to understand what you are saying. Describe the mechanisms overall function or purpose. Describe the mechanisms overall appearance in terms of its shape, color, material, finish, texture, and size. List the mechanisms parts in the order in which you plan to describe them. Discussion Part 1 Define the part with a technical definition, add extensions to discuss any theory or principles necessary for the reader to understand what you are saying. Describe the parts overall function or purpose. Describe the parts overall appearance in terms of its shape, color, material, finish, texture, and size. Transition from this part to the next part Part 2 ( follow the process in part 1)

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1-Watt Carbon Resistor

Introduction
The 33-kilohm, 1-watt carbon resistor is a circuit component that impeded the flow of electric current. The resistor impeded the flow of current by converting a portion of the electrical energy flowing through it to thermal energy, or heat. This particular resistor can safely convert 1 watt of electrical energy to heat. The 33-kilohm, 1-watt carbon resistor looks like a small cylinder with the wire leads extending from each end. The casings surface is composed of smooth, brown plastic with a shiny finish. Four equally spaced color bands (three orange, one gold) circumscribe the cylinder, starting at one end. The resistor consists of the following parts: the carbon element, the wire leads, the casing, and the color bands. (Please refer to figure 4.1)

Discussion
For the following discussion, refer to Figure 4.2 for an X-ray view of the resistors parts, along with its physical dimensions. Carbon Element The carbon element is the capsule of resistive material that converts electrical energy to heat. The carbon element serves as the primary active component of the resistor by providing the necessary 33,000 ohms of resistance. The element functions by blocking, to some degree, the flow of free electrons passing through it. The energy released by these blocked free electron is then dissipated in the form of heat. The carbon element is cylindrically shaped and is 2.4 centimeters long with a diameter of .31 centimeter. It is composed of finely ground carbon particles mixed with a ceramic binding compound. The element is gray with a dull, matte finish. The carbon element is electrically connected to the leads. Leads The leads are two conductive wires connected to opposite ends of the carbon element. The leads have two functions. First, they provide electrical connectivity from the carbon element to circuit; and second, they provide a mechanical means of mounting and supporting the resistor

in the circuit environment. The leads, which have a dull, silver color and smooth texture, are composed of tinned copper wire. Each lead is 4 centimeters long and is 20 gauge in thickness. The leads connect to the carbon element through the ends of the casing. The casing is a cylindrical enclosure that surrounds the carbon element. The function of the casing is twofold. First, it physically protects and electrically insulates the carbon element from the outside environment. Second, it provides the heat-exchanging medium needed to dissipate the thermal energy by the carbon element. The casing is a brown, plastic cylinder that is 2.5 centimeters long, with a .312-centimeter inside diameter and a .52-centimeter outside diameter. It snugly fits over the carbon element. The outside of the casing is circumscribed by the four color bands. Color Bands The color bands are visual indicators that describe the resistance and tolerance of the resistor. Using the standard color code for commercial, four-band resistors and starting with the band at the edge of the cylinder, the first three bands represent the value of the resistor in ohms. The fourth band indicates the tolerance or accuracy of the resistor. Each color band is .1 centimeter wide and is circumscribed on the outside of the casing and parallel to the edge of the casing. Each color band is smooth and shiny. The first color band, which starts flush with one end of the casing, is orange and represents a value of 3. The second color band, which starts .1 centimeter away from the inside edge of the first color band, is orange and also represents a value 3. The third color band, which starts .1 centimeter away from the inside edge of the second color band, is orange and represents a multiplier of 1000. The fourth color band, which starts .1 centimeter away from the inside edge of the third color band, is gold and represents the tolerance of 5 percent.

Conclusion
The 33-kilohm, 1-watt carbon resistor is a circuit component the impeded the flow of electric current through the use of a carbon element. The resistor is made up of four parts: the carbon element, which impeded the flow of current by converting a portion of the electrical energy applied to heat; the wire leads, which electrical connect the element to the circuit and support the resistor mechanically; the casing, which encloses and insulates the element and dissipates heat from it; and the color bands, which indicate the resistance and tolerance of the device. Together, these parts form one of the most commonly used circuit components in electronic systems today.