Chapter 10 - Electrical Resistance Flashcards
Which of these is the correct symbol for a thermistor (1)

D
Explain why the student places the thermistor in a beaker of water. (2)

- it acts as water bath
- gives more gradual heating or cooling
- protects the thermistor against direct heating/prevents intense heating

B
Why is the max temperature in the student’s investigation limited to 100 degrees?
- Water boils at 100 degrees
Suggest how a student should obtain readings below room temperature (1)
- use ice
State the equation linking power, current and voltage (1)
power = current x voltage
Calculate the power of Lamp L. [assume the mains voltage is 230V] (2)

230 x 0.26 = 60W
Calculate the amount of energy transferred in 3 minutes [current being 0.26, voltage being 230 V] (3)
Power = current x voltage
0.26 x 230 = 60 W
energy transferred = power x time
60 x 180 = 10800 J

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no
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Suggest where this circuit would be useful in a house (1)

- bedroom/kitchen light