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Light sensors
Light sensors booklet pdf file, containing Teacher’s notes, Technical notes, ‘About light sensors’ and Student Activities.
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Student Activities Word files
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Using a photodiode to measure Percentage Reflectance
Using two different LEDs and two different reflecting surfaces.
Using a light dependent resistor (LDR) to measure
illuminance:
Using a multimeter on its resistance range with the LDR
Using an LDR with a potential divider network and a voltmeter to measure illuminance
Using an LDR with a potential divider network and datalogging equipment to measure illuminance.
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