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photocell

Photocell, or light-dependent resistor. This component has a round top and two wire legs. You measure the resistance between the two legs and expose the top to a varying light source in order to vary the resistance between the two legs.

Photocell, or light-dependent resistor

Posted on July 16, 2014August 8, 2018 Full size 640 × 427

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Published inLab: Tone Output Using An Arduino
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