BRAINCAKEThermistors and Light Dependent Resistors
A thermistor is made from an intrinsic semi-conducting material such as silicon.
A thermistor at constant temperature gives and IV graph that is a straight line.
The higher the temperature, the steeper the gradient of the line.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Resistance
- The ratio of the potential difference across a component to the current flowing through it, measured in ohms.
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- Superconductivity
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- Investigating the Characteristics of Components
- IV Graphs
- Fixed Resistors
- Filament Lamp
- Diodes
- Resistance and Temperature
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