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Thermistor calibration and a potential-divider thermostat

Measure heating and cooling curves, calibrate an NTC thermistor and set a potential-divider thermostat.

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Practice: Calibrating a thermistor thermostat

Pearson Edexcel 9PH0 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

How does the resistance of an NTC thermistor change as it warms?

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Question 2 · 3 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

Explain why the output across the fixed resistor rises with temperature.