Series Circuits

series circuit

In a ________, the current is the same everywhere so the total current in the circuit is reduced when a resistor is added.

total resistance

The size of the current is determined by the total pd of the cells and the ________ of the circuit.

In series circuits the same current flows through all components

R(total) = R1 + R2

thermistor

A_______, is a temperature dependent resistor

light dependent resistor

LDR is short for_________

drops

In hot conditions the resistance_______

goes up

In cool conditions the resistance_____

temperature detectors

Thermistors make useful_______

falls

In bright light, resistance______

is highest

In darkness, resistance_____

burglar detectors

LDR are used for__________