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light dependent resistors are those whose resistivity increases with decrease in the amount of light being exposed on them. The darker the environment, the higher the resistivity.

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Why LDR used in PIR sensor?

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of light dependent resistor?

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What is the principle of operation of LDR?

Working of light dependent resistor This circuit explains the principle of operation of LDR (light dependence resistor). The circuit has various applications like shadow alarm, automatic night/morning lamp. LDR, an acronym for light dependent resistor is a resistor whose resistance is dependent on light. The resistance of LDR is of the order of Mega Ohms in the absence of light and reduces to a few ohms in presence of light. In this circuit when the light falls on LDR, the resistance of LDR becomes low and the entire voltage drop takes place across the variable resistance VR1 (10K). As a result the base of transistor (T1) gets high input and it gets biased thereby glowing the LED. When no light falls on LDR, the resistance of LDR becomes high so almost entire voltage drop takes place across it and the base of transistor is at low potential. So transistor does not gets biased nor it becomes conducting, hence switching off the LED. The sensitivity of the circuit can be adjusted by varying the preset VR1. LDR, an acronym for light dependent resistor is a resistor whose resistance is dependent on light. The resistance of LDR is of the order of Mega Ohms in the absence of light and reduces to a few ohms in presence of light. In this circuit when the light falls on LDR, the resistance of LDR becomes low and the entire voltage drop takes place across the variable resistance VR1 (10K). As a result the base of transistor (T1) gets high input and it gets biased thereby glowing the LED. When no light falls on LDR, the resistance of LDR becomes high so almost entire voltage drop takes place across it and the base of transistor is at low potential. So transistor does not gets biased nor it becomes conducting, hence switching off the LED. The sensitivity of the circuit can be adjusted by varying the preset VR1.


What are non ohmic devices give an example?

non ohmic devices are diodes, LED's, Thermistors, LDR(light dependent resistors, cells in series.


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What is an LDR symbol?

An LDR is a Light dependent resistor.


What is the meaning of LDR?

LDR refers to Light Dependent Resistor.


What does LDR stand for?

Light Dependent Resistor LDR also means long distance relationship.


What is the symbol for LDR Holding Corporation in NASDAQ?

The symbol for LDR Holding Corporation in NASDAQ is: LDRH.


In what year did LDR Holding Corporation - LDRH - have its IPO?

LDR Holding Corporation (LDRH) had its IPO in 2013.


What does a LDR sense?

light


What is the principle of ldr?

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What does LDR change as the what intensity changes?

As the light intensity increases, the resistance of an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) decreases. This means that the LDR becomes more conductive and allows more current to flow through it. Conversely, when the light intensity decreases, the resistance of the LDR increases, reducing the current flowing through it.


What will the decrease of the light intensity on an LDR do to the ammeter reading?

The decrease of light intensity on an LDR will cause the resistance of the LDR to increase, which will result in a decrease in current flow through the circuit. As a result, the ammeter reading will decrease.


What is the purpose of LDR on a circuit?

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When light falls on ldr resistance is increasing why?

When light falls on an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor), more photons are absorbed by the semiconductor material in the LDR, causing more electron-hole pairs to be generated. This increases the conductivity of the material, resulting in a decrease in resistance. Hence, the resistance of an LDR decreases with an increase in light intensity.


What happens to an LDR when a bright light is shined upon it?

When LDR is exposed to light energy . Due to light energy incident on LDR surface, free electron movement of an atom is increased in LDR. This causes high conduction of curent flowing through LDR. beause of free electron movement in LDR, resitance get decreased.