A PROJECT REPORT ON

LIGHT DEPENDENT RESISTOR

SUBMITTED BY

N.HAREESH RAJ

XII–D

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Mr M.Vignesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.,

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

VIRUDHUNAGAR – 626002
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Thankful to God who gives us the triumph”

First I would like to thank the LORD ALMIGHTY for all the
blessings he has endowed upon me. With profound sense of indebtedness, I
thank my parents for their immense love and support to do this project.

I express my grateful thanks to KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA

ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL for giving me the wonderful opportunity
of doing this project.

I extend my deep sense of gratitude and heartful thanks to our

principal Mr P.Rajasekaran M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., for his inspiring
guidance and valuable suggestions which not only put me on the correct
track but enabled me to analyse the problems from different angles and to
complete the project within the stipulated time.

I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and sincere

thanks to Mr M.Vignesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGT (Physics) for
his moral support and valuable advice.

At last but not the least I express my heartfelt thanks to my family

members and all my friends who had helped me in each and every step I
took to complete my project successfully.

N.HAREESH RAJ
 CONTENTS

S.No Description Pg.No

1. Introduction 7

2. Working Principle of Photo Resistor 8

3. Characteristics of Photo Resistor 9

4. Construction of a Photocell 11

5. Applications of Photo Resistors 12

6. Conclusion 14
 KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

VIRUDHUNAGAR – 626 002

This is to certify that N.HAREESH RAJ of Class XII –D has prepared his
report on the project entitled “LIGHT DEPENDENT RESISTOR”. This report is the
result of his efforts and endeavors. The report is found worthy of acceptance as Final
project for the subject Physics of Class XII – D. He had prepared his report under my
guidance.

(Mr M.Vignesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed.,)

PGT (Physics)

KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

VIRUDHUNAGAR
 KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL

VIRUDHUNAGAR – 626 002

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project entitled “LIGHT DEPENDENT RESISTOR”

submitted to Mr M.Vignesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGT (Physics), is a record

of original project work done by N.HAREESH RAJ, XII-D ,KSHATRIYA VIDHYA

SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL, VIRUDHUNAGAR, during the academic

year of 2022-2023.

Signature of the External Examiner Signature of the Project Guide

 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the project entitled “LIGHT DEPENDENT RESISTOR” is a

record of original project work done by me during the year of 2022-2023 under the

supervision and the guidance of Mr M.Vignesh Kumar, M.Sc., M.Phil., B.Ed., PGT

(Physics), KSHATRIYA VIDHYA SALA ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL,

VIRUDHUNAGAR.

Signature of the candidate

(N.HAREESH RAJ)