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Thermistors are positive or negative temp coefficient.

As temperature changes, so does R, either up or down depending on type.

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How does a platinum resistance thermometer work?

They are slowly replacing the use of thermocouples in many industrial applications below 600 °C, due to higher accuracy and repeatability.Common RTD sensing elements constructed of platinum copper or nickel have a unique, and repeatable and predictable resistance versus temperature relationship (R vs T) and operating temperature range. The R vs T relationship is defined as the amount of resistance change of the sensor per degree of temperature change.


How does the graduated cylinder account for the volume change due to temperature changes?

They have excellent chemical high resistance. They also have better resistance to temperature changes.


What is 2.561 K equals how many ohms?

To convert temperature to resistance, you will need to know the specific material's temperature coefficient of resistance. This coefficient determines how much a material's resistance changes per degree temperature change. Without this information, it is not possible to accurately convert temperature to resistance.


What is a PTC Relay?

A PTC relay, also known as a positive temperature coefficient relay, is a type of protective device used in refrigerators and air conditioners to protect the compressor from overheating. It uses a thermistor that increases its resistance with temperature, helping to regulate the current flowing to the compressor and prevent damage.


What is the symbol of thermistor?

The symbol of a thermistor is a resistor with an arrow pointing towards it.

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How could you change the resistance of the thermistor?

You can modify the resistance of a thermistor by changing its temperature. As the temperature increases, the resistance of a thermistor decreases, and vice versa. By adjusting the surrounding temperature or applying heat or cooling, you can effectively change the resistance of the thermistor.


What does a thermister do and how does it function in a circuit?

A thermistor is a type of resistor that changes its resistance with temperature. In a circuit, a thermistor is used to measure temperature by detecting the change in its resistance. When the temperature changes, the resistance of the thermistor changes, which can be measured and used to determine the temperature in the circuit.


What is the relationship between the resistance of a thermistor and temperature?

The resistance of a thermistor decreases as the temperature increases.


Is the resistance of a thermistor measured in degrees celsius?

No, the resistance of a thermistor is typically measured in ohms. The relationship between the resistance of a thermistor and temperature is nonlinear, and it is used to calculate the temperature of the thermistor in degrees Celsius.


How do work thermister?

A thermistor works by changing its resistance in response to temperature changes. As temperature increases, the resistance of a thermistor decreases, and vice versa. This change in resistance is used to measure temperature in various electronic circuits and devices.


When the temperature increases thermistor resistance decreases?

Yes, that's correct. In a thermistor, which is a type of temperature-sensitive resistor, the resistance decreases as the temperature increases. This is because the conductivity of the thermistor material increases with temperature, causing the resistance to decrease.


Is potentiometer and Thermistor are variable resistors. How please explain?

A: A potentiometer is a manual device to change the resistance A thermistor changes as a function of environment temperature


Is a NTC thermistor different from PTC thermistor?

Yes, NTC stands for Negative temperature coefficient. This means the resistance goes down as temperature goes up. A PTC has a positive temperature change. As temp goes up, the resistance will increase also.


How does light affect Thermistor?

Light does not directly affect a thermistor, as its resistance is primarily determined by temperature changes. However, if light generates heat that affects the temperature of the thermistor, then it can indirectly alter its resistance. In general, thermistors are designed to be affected by temperature changes, not light.


What are the electrical characteristics of a thermistor?

Varies its resistance with regard to temperature.


What does a Thermistor do in a circuit?

A thermistor is a type of resistor specifically designed to have a predictable change in resistance depending on the temperature surrounding it. All resistors and, in fact the resistance of all components are succeptable to changes in temperature. The thermistor however, is specifically designed to exploit this in order to be able to measure temperature. They are commonly found in all sorts of temperature sensing circuits, from your digital thermostat in your house to your digital meat thermometer.


Is a oxygen sensor a thermistor sensor?

No, an oxygen sensor is not a thermistor sensor. An oxygen sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases of a vehicle to help determine the air-fuel ratio. A thermistor sensor, on the other hand, is a type of temperature sensor that relies on the change in resistance with temperature to measure temperature.