Potential Divider Circuits Flashcards

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1
Q

Potential Divider Equation

A

Rout / Rtotal = Vout / Vtotal

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2
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What does the output p.d. vary with when an LDR is used as a potential divider?

A

Light intensity

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3
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What happens to the resistance of an NTC thermistor as the temperature increases?

A

Decreases

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4
Q

What can an NTC thermistor be used as a potential divider in?

A

A basic electronic thermometer

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