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प्रश्न
The figure blow shows a variable resistor in a dimmer switch.
How would you turn the switch to make the lights: (a) brighter, and (b) dimmer? Explain your answer.
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उत्तर
The switch is turned to the right for brighter light and is turned to the left for dimmer light. This happens because when the switch is turned to the right, it offers less resistance and when turned to the left, it offers more resistance.
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