electrical components Flashcards
1
Q
what does the resistance of a thermistor depend on?
A
its temperature
2
Q
what are thermistors?
A
temperature sensors
3
Q
what are ldrs?
A
light sensors
4
Q
ldrs are?
A
automatic and require no human intervention to function correctly
5
Q
the resistance of an LDR depends on what?
A
light intensity
6
Q
in thermistors resistance is what to temperature?
A
inversely proportional
7
Q
in LDRS temperature is what to resistance?
A
inversely proportional
8
Q
a thermistor is what type of resistor?
A
a temperature dependent resistor
9
Q
what do lamps do when a current flows in the circuit?
A
the light up
10
Q
LEDS are types of what?
A
diodes
11
Q
how can LEDS and lamps both be used to indicate the prescience of a current in a circuit?
A
they both have a visual response to current
