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Ok, here we go...

Q: What electronic componant is used in a ESD strap?

A: nothing

B: conductor

C: resistor

D: Capacitor

Answer tommorow

 

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Ok, I think it's [HIDE]B[/HIDE]

 

I think the answer is

[HIDE]c[/HIDE]

Thanks Simon for showing me how to hide my answer!

 

Um, i think it's a....

[HIDE]resistor[/HIDE]

 

Just to give people some further reading on this subject:

ESD

 

[HIDE]C. Resistor[/HIDE]


Neall

 

[HIDE]
C for me! [/HIDE]

 

err doesnt that do the opposite?

 

Well now that is the question!

I guess we will have to wait and see what Boyce say's tomorrow!

 

i'm gonna go for [HIDE]D[/HIDE] even though my first inkling was [HIDE]C[/HIDE]

 

Keep 'um coming

 

My answer is [HIDE] C[/HIDE]

 

[HIDE]C[/HIDE] for me.

 

[HIDE]B and C for me

The strap wire, and crock clip are all conductors of electricity i.e. they allow electrons to flow relatively unimpeded. The resistor adds resistance to the discharge current, which basically allows the static voltage to discharge but at reduced current.

I = V squared over R Therefore I, *the current* is inversely proportional to the resistance <Ohm's law>[/HIDE]

 

My answer is[HIDE] definitely C. Resistor

If I am wrong well cant say I didnt try...but I know its right...it has to be...hasnt it?[/HIDE]

edited by blue as text not hidden

 

Well done to everyone who said resistor!

The idea is to put the person with the wrist strap at a dissimilar potential difference i.e not a straight line of path for the static to go to earth.

 

Good on ya Boyce.

BTW do we get points for correct answers?? Maybe just for the first person who gets it right or the first two.

 

Points or Pints?

 

i'll have a pint please Bob!

well....i would do if i hadn't changed my mind.....guess im going thirsty till the next thrilling installment!