Why does the distributor cable have resistance

Metallic substances generally carry resistance, and distributor wires are no exception.

The distributor wire is an essential part of a conventional ignition system, and is the medium through which the ignition coil transfers its energy to the spark plugs. The distributor wire, also called the distributor wire, distributes the ignition sequence and is capable of transferring the high voltage fire distributed by the distributor to the spark plugs to ignite and burn the cylinders to do the work as well as propel the engine to turn over.

Resistor (Resistor) in daily life is generally directly called a resistor. Is a current-limiting element, the resistor will be connected to the circuit, the resistance value of the resistor is fixed, generally two pins, it can limit the size of the current through the branch circuit connected to it. Resistance value can not be changed is called a fixed resistor. Those with variable resistance are called potentiometers or variable resistors. The ideal resistor is linear, i.e., the instantaneous current through the resistor is proportional to the applied instantaneous voltage. Variable resistors used for voltage dividing. One or two removable metal contacts are pressed firmly against the exposed resistor body. The contact position determines the resistance between either end of the resistor body and the contact.