Physics GCSE
potential dividers
What potential dividers means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of potential dividers
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A thermistor connected in series with a fixed resistor across the supply forms a potential divider, so the share of the supply potential difference across the thermistor falls as its resistance falls.
Topics that use potential dividers
- Resistors (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- comparing at fixed pd
- constant resistance
- constant temperature
- decreasing gradient
- diode
- diodes
- direct proportionality
- filament lamp
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