Series Circuits

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series circuit
In a ________, the current is the same everywhere so the total current in the circuit is reduced when a resistor is added.
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total resistance
The size of the current is determined by the total pd of the cells and the ________ of the circuit.
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In series circuits the same current flows through all components
R(total) = R1 + R2
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thermistor
A_______, is a temperature dependent resistor
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light dependent resistor
LDR is short for_________
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drops
In hot conditions the resistance_______
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goes up
In cool conditions the resistance_____
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temperature detectors
Thermistors make useful_______
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falls
In bright light, resistance______
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is highest
In darkness, resistance_____
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burglar detectors
LDR are used for__________