Physics 5054 · O Level · Action and use of circuit components

Action and use of circuit components — practice question

Fig. 8.1 presents a circuit diagram that includes a $2000\,\Omega$ resistor with constant resistance and a thermistor.
(a(i))[2]

For one temperature, the thermistor has a resistance of $1200\,\Omega$. Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across the $2000\,\Omega$ resistor at this temperature.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why the p.d. across the $2000\,\Omega$ resistor becomes larger when the temperature rises.

(b)[2]

Describe what occurs inside the relay in Fig. 8.2 so that the lamp switches on OR describe how the circuit and transistor in Fig. 8.3 make the lamp switch on.

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