Explain the difference between a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistor and a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) thermistor.

What will be an ideal response?


The resistance of a PTC increases as the temperature increases.
The resistance of a NTC decreases as the temperature increases.

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