2D.M8 2D.M8 Mathematically or Using the data obtained in your practical investigations, draw Developing skills in analysis of data to draw graphically process the results of suitable graphs of your results. conclusions on LDR’s or thermistors the investigation into thermistors Explain what happens to the resistance of a thermistor when it or LDRs to draw conclusions. is heated. 2D.D7 2D.D7 Evaluate the investigation Synthesising key concepts learnt to evaluate the Describe an application of a thermistor for everyday use. into thermistors or LDRs, effectiveness of applications in real -life Evaluate how easy it is to use the thermistor in this situation, suggesting improvements to a and what the advantages and advantages are real-life application 14 2D.P10 Investigate an Carry out the practical thermistors’ to investigate ‘Investigating application of thermistors or the operation of two identical NTC thermistors. LDRs using primary data. Record the results of current measurements, while recording 2D.M8 Mathematically or the temperature of the water at regular time intervals. graphically process the results of Explain how you could use the graph to measure an unknown 2D.M8 the investigation into thermistors temperature for the company’s quality testing purposes, Further skills in data analysis to construct graphs or LDRs to draw conclusions. compare the operation of the two thermistors at different appropriate to the data available 2D.D7 Evaluate the investigation temperatures. into thermistors or LDRs, suggesting improvements to a Make valid suggestions as to how the device could be 2D.D7 real-life application. improved in design, for example to provide an automatic Developing skills in forming own opinions on warning if temperature rises above a certain level. evidence available backing-up ideas scientifically
2D.M8 Mathematically or graphically process the results of the investigation into thermistors or LDRs to draw conclusions. 2D.D7 Evaluate the investigation into thermistors or LDRs, suggesting improvements to a real-life application Using the data obtained in your practical investigations, draw suitable graphs of your results. Explain what happens to the resistance of a thermistor when it is heated. Describe an application of a thermistor for everyday use. Evaluate how easy it is to use the thermistor in this situation, and what the advantages and advantages are 2D.M8 Developing skills in analysis of data to draw conclusions on LDR’s or thermistors 2D.D7 Synthesising key concepts learnt to evaluate the effectiveness of applications in real -life 14 2D.P10 Investigate an application of thermistors or LDRs using primary data. 2D.M8 Mathematically or graphically process the results of the investigation into thermistors or LDRs to draw conclusions. 2D.D7 Evaluate the investigation into thermistors or LDRs, suggesting improvements to a real-life application. Carry out the practical ‘Investigating thermistors’ to investigate the operation of two identical NTC thermistors. Record the results of current measurements, while recording the temperature of the water at regular time intervals. Explain how you could use the graph to measure an unknown temperature for the company’s quality testing purposes, compare the operation of the two thermistors at different temperatures. Make valid suggestions as to how the device could be improved in design, for example to provide an automatic warning if temperature rises above a certain level. 2D.M8 Further skills in data analysis to construct graphs appropriate to the data available 2D.D7 Developing skills in forming own opinions on evidence available backing-up ideas scientifically