O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q361 Mark

A thermistor and a light-dependent resistor are connected in series. Which conditions give the largest resistance?

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Adiagram showing a thermistor in 'cold' conditions and an LDR in 'dark' conditions.

Bdiagram showing a thermistor in 'cold' conditions and an LDR in 'light' conditions.

Cdiagram showing a thermistor in 'hot' conditions and an LDR in 'dark' conditions.

Ddiagram showing a thermistor in 'hot' conditions and an LDR in 'light' conditions.

✓ Correct answer

A: diagram showing a thermistor in 'cold' conditions and an LDR in 'dark' conditions.

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 36.

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