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Define a Potentiometer.

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A potentiometer is a manually adjustable, variable resistor with three terminals. Two terminals are connected to the ends of a resistive element, and the third terminal is connected to an adjustable wiper. The position of the wiper sets the resistive divider ratio.

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Chapter 9: Current Electricity - Exercises [Page 228]

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Balbharati Physics [English] Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 9 Current Electricity
Exercises | Q 2.01 (i) | Page 228
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