Which of the following statements about resistors is false?

Resistors convert electrical energy to heat

All materials can serve as resistors

Resistors can control current flow

Higher resistance limits current

Answer and Solution

B. All materials can serve as resistors

Not all materials can serve as resistors; only those that resist electrical flow effectively can.

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