CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)
Find the temperature indicated by this thermometer when the resistance is 320 Ω.
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- 3(a)(i)Draw a circuit diagram showing how the values of the p.d. across the thermistor and the current flowing through it might be measured.[1 mark]
- 3(a)(ii)Describe briefly the experimental set-up and suggest ONE precaution which might be taken to ensure accurate values.[2 marks]
- 3(b)(i)Complete Table 2 to show the values of the resistance, R.[2 marks]
- 3(b)(ii)On the page opposite plot a graph of resistance, R, versus temperature, θ.[4 marks]
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