Question

Use of rheostat in a practical potentiometer?

Answer 1

Hey mate, here is your answer :
Potentiometer. ... 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 orrheostat.

Answer 2

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This way you can use a potentiometer as a rheostat. Therefore, it is a common practice to wire a pot as a rheostat. Therefore, it is a common practice to wire a pot as a rheostat.

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