Electronics Components
After receiving your kit complete and turn in the handout for the components below. If you miss class or don't have the handout write these down on a piece of paper and complete them. These will be part of your notes that you will need later in the year.
Define and explain what the following components are used for from your kit. The first one is completed for you as an example.
LED ___Light emitting diode - a semiconductor that turns electricity into light  _____________
Used for __LEDs are used in TV backlights, LED displays, smartphone and tablet screens, car lights, street lights, and elsewhere.
Semiconductor __________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Resistor ______________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Diode _________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Thermistor ___________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
NPN Transistor ________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Tilt Switch ____________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
5V Relay _____________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Servo Motor ___________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Breadboard ___________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Breadboard Power Supply Module _________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________
Potentiometer _________________________________________________________________________________
Used for ________________________________________________________________________________