This document discusses resistors, including their history, types, uses, and color coding. It aims to determine resistor values using color codes, describe resistors and how to use them, and discuss the history of resistors with examples. Resistors are described as passive components that limit current flow. Their history is outlined from Georg Ohm's work in the 1820s to Otis Boykin's resistor patents in the 1950s-60s. Types of resistors covered include carbon composition, carbon film, metal film, and wire wound resistors. Their advantages and disadvantages are compared. Reasons for using resistors and how to use them are explained. Color coding of resistors is also discussed.