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ERIC Number: EJ536669
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-9505
Demonstrating the Light-Emitting Diode.
Johnson, David A.
American Journal of Physics, v63 n8 p761-62 Aug 1995
Describes a simple inexpensive circuit which can be used to quickly demonstrate the basic function and versatility of the solid state diode. Can be used to demonstrate the light-emitting diode (LED) as a light emitter, temperature sensor, light detector with both a linear and logarithmic response, and charge storage device. (JRH)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Electric Circuits, Electronics, Higher Education, Light, Physics, Temperature
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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