BRAINCAKEThe Thermistor
A thermistor is a temperature dependent resistor. It is made from a semiconductor material that has a negative temperature coefficient. As the temperature of the thermistor increases the resistance decreases.
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Key terms in this lesson
- resistance
- The ratio of the potential difference across a component to the current through it.
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