What is the function of a power supply bleeder resistor?
It acts as a fuse for excess voltage
It discharges the filter capacitors when power is removed✓Correct answer
It removes shock hazards from the induction coils
It eliminates ground loop current
Explanation
Filter capacitors can hold a lethal charge long after the supply is switched off, so a bleeder resistor is connected across them to drain that charge through a known path. It is a safety discharge path, not a fuse or an overvoltage protector.