NTC thermistor

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Series and parallel circuits.

Definition

A temperature-dependent semiconductor resistor where resistance decreases as the temperature increases (Negative Temperature Coefficient).

Exam Context

NTC thermistor appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Electric circuits, especially Series and parallel circuits and Series and parallel circuits.

Electric circuits Series and parallel circuits Series and parallel circuits

Found in Revision Notes

Electric circuits

Sensing Circuits: LDRs and Thermistors

Series and parallel circuits • Series and parallel circuits

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Related Key Terms

Calibration curve Charge carriers Illuminance LDR (Light-Dependent Resistor)

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