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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Physics Higher Tier Paper 1Question 05.4
    Easy1 markdrawing
    ElectricityHigherCircuit SymbolsThermistors

    AQA GCSE · Question 05.4 · Electricity

    Figure 8 12 V + 400 Ω Thermistor V

    Figure 8 shows part of a different circuit that is used to monitor the temperature inside the vending machine. The circuit symbol for a thermistor has not been included.
    Draw the circuit symbol for a thermistor in the box below.

    How to approach this question

    Recall the standard circuit symbols. A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance changes with temperature. Its symbol is based on the symbol for a resistor (a rectangle) with an additional feature to indicate its temperature-dependent nature.

    Full Answer

    A rectangle with a diagonal line through it, with a small horizontal line extending from the bottom of the diagonal line.
    The circuit symbol for a thermistor is a rectangle (representing a resistor) with a diagonal line passing through it. This line often has a small horizontal bar at its end, which signifies that its resistance is dependent on temperature (the 'T' for temperature is implied by the shape).

    Common mistakes

    ✗ Drawing the symbol for a different component, like an LDR or a variable resistor. ✗ Drawing the resistor symbol without the diagonal line.
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