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INTRODUCTION 01 1
OBSERVATIONS 9
RESULT & CONCLUSION 11
SOURCES OF ERROR 12
APPLICATIONS 02
AIM & APPARATUS 03
THEORY 04
PROCEDURE 09
INTRODUCTION
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Applications
Lead sulfide (PbS) and indium antimonide (InSb) LDRs
are used for the mid infrared spectral
region. GeCu photoconductors are among the best
farinfrared detectors available, and are used for infrared
astronomy and infrared spectroscopy.
Analog Applications
· Camera Exposure Control
· Auto Slide Focus - dual cell
· Photocopy Machines - density of toner
· Colorimetric Test Equipment
· Densitometer
· Electronic Scales - dual cell
· Automatic Gain Control – modulated light source
· Automated Rear View Mirror
Digital Applications
· Automatic Headlight Dimmer
· Night Light Control
· Oil Burner Flame Out
· Street Light Control
· Position Sensor
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*LDR has a disadvantage that when its temperature changes, its resistance
changes drastically for a particular light intensity.
APPARATUS:
Light Dependent Resistor (LDR)
Connecting Wires
Source of different power rating (bulbs)
Bulb Holder
Metre scale
Multi Meter
Battery
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THEORY
1.) LDR and its characteristics
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Characteristics of photoconductive cells
Now when the device is kept in darkness, its resistance is
called as dark resistance. This resistance is typically of
the order of 1013 ohms. When light falls on it, its resistance
decreases up to several kilo ohms or even hundreds of
ohms, depending on the intensity of light, falling on it.
The spectral response characteristics of two commercial
cells were compared in our laboratory. And we found that
there is almost no response to the radiation of a
wavelength which was shorter than 300nm. It was very
interesting to note that the Cadmium Sulphide cell has a
peak response nearer or within the green color of the
spectrum within a range of 520nm. Thus it can be used
nearer to the infra-red region up to 750nm. It was found
that the maximum response of Cadmium
Sulphoselenide is in the yellow-orange range at 615nm
and also it can be used in the infra-red region up to about
970nm.
Sensitivity
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Spectral Response
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2.) luminous flux variation:
Considering the source to be a point radiating in all
directions; consider a steradian (or even a simple
sphere), take a small element dA on the steradian at a
distance ‘r’ from the source. It comprises a small part
of the energy radiated (dEr).
Now, go further to a distance ‘R’ (R>r) from the source,
consider the same area element dA, it comprises a
much smaller part of energy radiated
(dER).
[dEr > dER].
It varies inversely as the square of the distance.
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PROCEDURE
• Choose a specific position for the source and mount it using
a holder, make sure it is stable.
• Select the bulb with the lowest power rating and connect it
to the holder as shown in the figure.
• Connect the LDR, battery(6V) and the multimeter in series.
• Set the multimeter to ohm section and select suitable range
and measure the resistance with a bulb on.
• Similarly switch to current section and move to micro
ampere in the multimeter. This gives the value of the
current.
• Repeat these steps with different power sources at different
distances and note down observations.
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OBSERVATIONS
The experiment has been conducted by using
various sources with different power ratings. Voltage
of the battery = 6 V
1. 50 142.5 40
2. 40 69 80
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3. 30 41 150
4. 20 21 300
1. 50 51 120
2. 40 35 170
3. 30 22 270
4. 20 11 540
1. 50 20 300
2. 40 13 460
3. 30 8.5 700
4. 20 4.5 1330
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4). 20 watts (CFL) (white light)
Serial DISTANCE FROM RESISTANCE CURRENT
No SOURCE (Kilo ohm) (micro ampere)
(cm)
1. 50 15.5 380
2. 40 10 600
3. 30 6 1000
4. 20 3 2000
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SOURCES OF ERROR
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