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The graph in Figure was obtained by measuring the resistance R of a particular thermistor as its temperature changed.

Determine its resistance at: 20°C

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Important Questions on Resistance and Resistivity

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The graph in Figure was obtained by measuring the resistance R of a particular thermistor as its temperature e changed. Determine its resistance at: 45°C.

 

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The graph in Figure was obtained by measuring the resistance R of a particular thermistor as its temperature e changed Determine the temperature when its resistance is: 5000Ω.

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The graph in Figure was obtained by measuring the resistance R of a particular thermistor as its temperature e changed. Determine the temperature when its resistance is:2000Ω.

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A student connects a circuit with an NTC thermistor, a filament lamp and a battery in series. The lamp glows dimly. The student warms the thermistor with a hair dryer. What change will the student notice in the brightness of the lamp? Explain your answer

 

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The resistance of a metal wire changes with temperature. This means that a wire could be used to sense changes in temperature, in the same way that a thermistor is used 

 Suggest one advantage a thermistor has over a metal wire for this purpose.

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The resistance of a metal wire changes with temperature. This means that a wire could be used to sense changes in temperature, in the same way that a thermistor is used.

Suggest one advantage a metal wire has over a thermistor.

 

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Use the resistivity value quoted in given table. Calculate the lengths of 0.50mm diameter manganin wire needed to make resistance coils with resistances of: 1.0Ω .

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Use the resistivity value quoted in given table. To calculate the lengths of 0.50mm diameter manganin wire needed to make resistance coils with resistances5.0Ω.

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