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LDRs & Thermistors

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LDRs & Thermistors

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Thermistors

  • A thermistor is a component whose resistance changes with its temperature.
  • Usually increasing temperature decreases the resistance.
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LDRs

  • A light dependent resistor (LDR)s resistance changes with light intensity.
  • Usually increasing light intensity decreases the resistance.

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