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Quick questions on Practical circuits: components, the potential divider, LDR and thermistor - SQA National 5 Physics
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State how the resistance of a thermistor changes as it gets hotter. [1 mark]
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A potential divider has two equal resistors across a supply. Find the voltage across one resistor. [2 marks]
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Name one use of an LDR. [1 mark]
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