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1. Use 3 lightbulbs, with a 3 way switch.

2. Use 1 3-way lightbulb with a 3 way switch.

3. Use a diode in series with one bulb to dim it.

4. Use a silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) with a simple circuit to cut out a certain percentage of each AC wave.

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When its bright does an LDR have a high or low resistance?

When it is bright, a Light Dependent Resistor (LDR) has low resistance. LDRs are designed to decrease their resistance in response to increased light levels, allowing more current to flow through them. Conversely, in low light conditions, their resistance increases. Thus, the resistance of an LDR is inversely proportional to the intensity of light it receives.


Explain the working of LDR and mention any five applications of LDR in detail?

A photoresistor, light dependent resistor (LDR) or cadmium sulfide (CdS) cell is a resistor whose resistancedecreases with increasing incident light intensity. It can also be referred to as a photoconductor.Applications:camera light meters, street lights, clock radios, alarms, and outdoor clocks


How is the brightness of the LED affected by different resistor values?

LED's are light emmitting diodes. diodes have a voltage threshold that must be reached for them to fully "turn on". A resistor can be used to limit that voltage. As the voltage drop across the diode is increased above the turn on voltage (typically .5 - .7 volts), the diode will emmit light. The LED will only light up so far, so by turning the voltage up significantly more will have a very limitted payback in light output.


What is the need of preset resistor in ldr circuit?

A preset resistor, or variable resistor, is used in an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor) circuit to adjust the sensitivity of the circuit to light levels. By varying the resistance, it allows fine-tuning of the threshold at which the circuit responds to changes in light intensity. This is particularly useful in applications like light sensors or automatic lighting systems, where precise control over activation levels is desired. The preset resistor helps ensure optimal performance and responsiveness of the LDR circuit.


What products use Variable resistor?

Toasters and lightbulbs.AnswerA resistor is an circuit component. So, while toasters and light bulbs have resistance, they are not resistors!

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