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A thermistor is used in a temperature-control system to monitor a room's temperature.

Part of the circuit is shown in the diagram below.

Circuit diagram with a 9V DC power supply on the left. In series, there is a fixed resistor of resistance 1500 \Omega connected to the positive terminal, and a thermistor connected below it to the negative terminal. An output connection is taken across the thermistor to an external temperature control circuit.

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The temperature of the room increases. What happens to the potential difference across the thermistor and the current through it? Explain your answer.

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b.

What is the resistance of the thermistor when the potential difference across it is 3 V3\text{ V}3 V? Show your working or give a reason for your answer.

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c.

Calculate the current through the thermistor when the resistance of the thermistor is 4000 Ω4000\ \Omega4000 Ω.

Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

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