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Thermistors change their properties with temperature, so they can be used to run a fan only when it's hot.

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Q: How are thermistors used in computer fans?
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Why are thermistors used?

thermistors change value as thermal units increases or decreases . that can be used to shut down items that unnecessarily overheat


What can thermistors be used for?

When thermisters are heated they create resistence, so they can be used to measure tempreature, or switch off a circuit at a certain tempreature...


What are 2 devices used to prevent over heating?

Computer fans that you can buy at a electronic store and there are fans inside the laptop or desktop itself.


Is Thermistor ohmic or non-ohmic?

no.....thermistors are not ohmic.


What is true about fans in the computer system?

larger fans tend to run quieter


What is principle of thermistor?

The thermistors are resistors whose resistance changes with the temperature. While for most of the metals the resistance increases with temperature, the thermistors respond negatively to the temperature and their resistance decreases with the increase in temperature. Since the resistance of thermistors is dependent on the temperature, they can be connected in the electrical circuit to measure the temperature of the body.


Why does a laptop computer get hot when you are using it?

The electricity used for it to function turns into heat, that's why computers have built in fans.


What is the function of a case fan?

It keeps the Cpu cool, any significant heat in the Cpu can cause damage.


In one high voltage electric motor installed in your water works ten thermistors were used why?

because tamrat samarjini is in the initial form


Were would you fine electromagnets?

In your computer, the fans.


Can having to many case fans slow down your computer?

no, but there's no point in putting in too much fans, it will make your computer louder and heavier...


Why does the computer suddenly make a louder whirring sound than usual?

The loud sound is probably caused by the fan in your computer. :)