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Define or describe a potentiometer

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Answered by Anonymous

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A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider. ... If only two terminals are used, one end and the wiper, it acts as a variable resistor or rheostat.

Answered by sofiayman60

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Potentiometer:-

Is an instrument for measuring an electromotive force by balancing it against the potential difference produced by passing a known current through a known variable resistance.

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