Wait...all matter resists current, and all matter can be forced to
emit light, so any item is a 'Light-emmitting resistor'.
>
>> I used to know the speed of light in Furlongs per Fortnight.
>
>The attoparsec/microfortnight is remarkably close to the inch/second.
>Quite useful for quoting tape speeds :-)
>
>>
>> If you wish to piss off the counter help at your local parts
>> shop... ask for a 'Light-Emitting Resistor'. Hardware stores and
>> markets have them too.
>
>You mean a light-emitting non-linear load?
>
>-tony
>
>
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