This document discusses resistors. It begins by introducing resistors and their functions of reducing current flow and converting electrical power to heat. It then discusses the history of resistors dating back to their discovery in 1827 by Georg Ohm. Ohm's law relating resistance, voltage and current is also explained. The document goes on to describe the internal structure of resistors and how resistance works. It also discusses how to determine the resistance value of a resistor based on the color bands on it. Finally, it briefly mentions resistors in parallel and series circuits.