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    This document provides instructions for an experiment to investigate how the resistance of a light dependent resistor (LDR) varies with light intensity. Students will set up a circuit with an LDR, multimeter, and 12V lamp light source. They will measure the LDR's resistance at different distances from the light source, and also measure the light intensity at each distance with a lux meter. The results should be recorded in a table showing distance, light intensity, and resistance. A graph will then be plotted to show the relationship between resistance and light intensity. Safety precautions are outlined to avoid overheating of equipment and prevent contact with hot surfaces.

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    This document provides instructions for an experiment to investigate how the resistance of a light dependent resistor (LDR) varies with light intensity. Students will set up a circuit with an LDR, multimeter, and 12V lamp light source. They will measure the LDR's resistance at different distances from the light source, and also measure the light intensity at each distance with a lux meter. The results should be recorded in a table showing distance, light intensity, and resistance. A graph will then be plotted to show the relationship between resistance and light intensity. Safety precautions are outlined to avoid overheating of equipment and prevent contact with hot surfaces.

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    This document provides instructions for an experiment to investigate how the resistance of a light dependent resistor (LDR) varies with light intensity. Students will set up a circuit with an LDR, multimeter, and 12V lamp light source. They will measure the LDR's resistance at different distances from the light source, and also measure the light intensity at each distance with a lux meter. The results should be recorded in a table showing distance, light intensity, and resistance. A graph will then be plotted to show the relationship between resistance and light intensity. Safety precautions are outlined to avoid overheating of equipment and prevent contact with hot surfaces.

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    National 5 Assignment Nat

    LDR distance Guide Sheet: B 5

    Investigating the variation of resistance of an LDR with light intensity

    Equipment:
    LDR, Multi-meter (to use as an ohm- meter), Lux meter, 12 V filament lamp in
    holder , Power supply, Black card, Scissors, Sellotape,

    Instructions:
    • Set up a 12 V lamp on the bench to act as a light source.
    • Connect the multimeter to the LDR and adjust it to a suitable resistance
    range.
    • Now place the LDR at different distances from the lamp and measure its
    resistance.
    • At each distance replace the LDR by the lux meter and record the light
    intensity.
    • You should end up with a table showing distance, light intensity and
    resistance.
    • How can you prevent background light affecting your results?
    • Plot a graph to show how the resistance varies with light intensity.

    Risk Assessment
    • Check all the wires and ensure that the wires are not frayed
    • The bulb being used may get hot. Care should be taken to let it cool before
    packing away.
    • The bulb could get hot, so avoid contact with this.
    • Switch off the equipment when it is not in use.
    Nat
    Background

    1. https://www.yenka.com/activities/LDR_Current_-_Activity/
    2. http://www.markedbyteachers.com/as-and-a-level/science/investigating-
    how-distance-affects-the-light-shining-on-the-l-d-r.html
    3. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel_pre_2011/elec
    tricityintheory/voltagecurrentresistancerev6.shtml
    4. https://www.kitronik.co.uk/blog/how-an-ldr-light-dependent-resistor-
    works/
    5. http://www.reading.ac.uk/virtualexperiments/ves/ldr-full.html
    6. https://www.electrical4u.com/light-dependent-resistor-ldr-working-
    principle-of-ldr/
    7. http://www.schoolphysics.co.uk/age14-
    16/glance/Electricity%20and%20magnetism/LDR_and_thermistor/index.ht
    ml
    8. http://www.circuitstoday.com/ldr-light-dependent-resistors
    9. https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/148471/effect-of-varying-
    distance-of-light-source-from-a-light-dependant-resistor
    10. http://www.markedbyteachers.com/as-and-a-level/science/investigation-
    of-a-light-dependant-resistor.html
    11. http://physicsnet.co.uk/gcse-physics/electrical-circuits/
    12. http://slideplayer.com/slide/719746/2/images/69/Light+Dependent+Resist
    or.jpg
    13. http://tap.iop.org/electricity/resistance/111/page_45979.html
    14. Look up any Physics Text book in the class

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