lermistors ana LUKS. should be able to recognise the circuit symbols for the thermistor and the LD tht-dependent resistor), and know how the resistance of these components <3 ‘changed. ‘e thermistor formistors aro used as temporature sensors, for example, in fre alarms, Thoir sistance docreases as the temperature increases: At low temparatures, the resistance of thermistor is high, and litte current can flow through them. At high temperatures, the resistance of a thermistor is low, and more current can Thermistar symbol flow through them. LOR [ns (ight-cependent resistors) are used to cetect ight lavels, for example, in tomatic security ights. Their resistance decreases as the light intensity incveas ‘eeistance of an LDR is high, snd ite » cee nae So- ea a eee aes : Rs are alco useful for controling how long the shutter should remain open en a tal camera. Changes in the resistance are measured and, ifthe light level is ke 2 shutter stave open for lonaer than ithe light levels high,