P3.2.5 Thermisors Flashcards
1
Q
What is a thermistor
A
A thermistor is not like a piece of wiring and is made of semi conducting material such as silicon. Electrons in the atoms of a semiconductor to not need much energy to escape from the atom to form the current
2
Q
What is an LDR
A
The resistance of a LDR changes with light intensity. It is a circuit component that is also made of a semiconducting material.
