GCSE physics ocr LDRs and Thermistors

GCSE physics revision of LDRs and Thermistors

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  • Created on: 02-04-13 12:46
What does LDR stand for?
Light dependent resistor
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In a bright light what happens to the resistance?
The resistance falls
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In darkness what happens to the resistance?
The resistance is high
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What is a thermistor?
A temperature dependent resistor
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What happens to the resistance when it is hot?
The resistance drops
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What happens to the resistance when it is cool?
The resistance goes up
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Card 2

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In a bright light what happens to the resistance?

Back

The resistance falls

Card 3

Front

In darkness what happens to the resistance?

Back

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Card 4

Front

What is a thermistor?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What happens to the resistance when it is hot?

Back

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