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 P1: GCSE Science - EDEXCEL
Producing and Measuring Electricity
Glossary

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A thermistor is used in frost alarms to warn the fruit farmer.

 

     

 P1 Properties of thermistor

Syllabus Summary Questions Answers


    1. Description of how temperature affects the resistance of the thermistor: 

  • As the temperature increases, the resistance of the thermistor decreases.
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  • As the temperature decreases, the resistance of the thermistor increases.

    2. The symbol for a thermistor is:

 

    3. a) Central heating controller uses a thermistor.

        b) Digital cameras do not use a thermistor.

        c) Burglar alarms do not use a thermistor.