Resistors themselves do not use less electricity than regular appliances. In fact, resistors are designed to consume electrical energy and convert it into heat. They have a specific resistance value and are used to control or limit the flow of electric current in a circuit.
When an electric current passes through a resistor, it experiences resistance, and this resistance causes the resistor to generate heat. The amount of electrical energy consumed by a resistor is determined by its resistance value and the amount of current flowing through it, according to Ohm's Law (V = I × R), where V is the voltage across the resistor, I is the current, and R is the resistance.
Regular appliances, on the other hand, are designed to perform specific tasks, such as providing light, generating heat, or powering electronic devices. These appliances may contain resistors as components within their circuits, but their overall energy consumption depends on various factors, including their power rating, efficiency, and usage patterns.
Appliances are generally designed to convert electrical energy into other forms of energy, such as light, mechanical work, or heat (in the case of heating appliances). The energy consumption of an appliance is typically measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW) and indicates the rate at which it uses electrical energy.
Therefore, it is not accurate to compare the energy consumption of resistors to that of regular appliances, as their purposes and functions differ. Resistors are passive components that convert electrical energy into heat, while appliances are designed to perform specific tasks by converting electrical energy into other useful forms of energy.