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What happens to an LED if you don’t use a resistor?

What does LED stand for?

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Well, LED stands for light emitting diode

User Kitchenprinzessin
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If you would attach an LED to a 5 Volt power supply directly, you would burn it instantly, but the resistor reduces the power income.

LED stands for Light Emitting Device

I hope this helps, and have a nice day!

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