Resistance Probes in the Science Laboratory Part I. The Thermistor Thermometer.

Powers, Michael H.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Resistance Probes in the Science Laboratory Part I. The Thermistor Thermometer.

Powers, Michael H.

Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, v6 n2 p52-57 Win 1986-87

Describes the functioning of temperature transducers, or thermistors. Discusses the interface connections between thermistors and the game-port of several kinds of microcomputers. Demonstrates how to construct a thermistor probe and suggests several applications of the use of such probes in various scientific experiments. (TW)

Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Higher Education, Input Output Devices, Instrumentation, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Temperature

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