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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.
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__________
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