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Because copper is a very good conductor, it isn't used for making the main body of a resistor. The body must be made of high resistance metals, such as nickel and chrome alloys. Copper is only used for making the connecting leads of a resistor.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoSure. I'm not sure how you plan on making it variable though. You'll need to somehow make the length change.
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An electrical potentiometer is a form of a variable resistor. The resistance in copper wire in this situation is not high enough to make an appreciable amount of change in the overall resistance. Most potentiometers will use a nickle compound wire as the resistance per foot is much higher.
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What is the function of a variable resister in an electrical circuit?
A variable resistor usually has three terminals, one of which is connected to the 'wiper' by which means its resistance is measured. By using all three terminals, we can control the potential difference in a circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'potentiometer'. By using two of the three terminals, one of which must be connected to the variable wiper, we can control the current passing through circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'rheostat'.
A can be used to reduce the current in a circuit?
A resistor.
The dimmer switch in a lighting circuit controls the brightness of one or more lamps by varying the resistance in the circuit what schematic symbol could be used to represent this device?
Use the standard resistor symbol and then place an arrow across the resistor. The bottom of the arrow midpoint of the resistor and just below, the tip of the arrow (draw with an arrow head) just above the resistor. This represents the wiper of the variable resistor.
What is the name used for a high power variable resistor?
Rheostat
What is need of capacitor and resistor in circuit?
because without using capacitor or resistor in a circuit,it cant be complete.Resistor is used to protect the circuit by giving a certain amount of voltage.Capacitor is used to charge and discharge purpose.
What does the variable resistor do in a circuit?
It is used to vary the voltage/current flow in a circuit.
What is the function of a variable resister in an electrical circuit?
A variable resistor usually has three terminals, one of which is connected to the 'wiper' by which means its resistance is measured. By using all three terminals, we can control the potential difference in a circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'potentiometer'. By using two of the three terminals, one of which must be connected to the variable wiper, we can control the current passing through circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'rheostat'.
What scientific term is used to describe the arrangement of a variable resistor and the diode which connect in a series circuit?
There isn't anything "scientific" about this simple series circuit. If you've got a variable resistor (a potentiometer) and a diode in series, you have a simple series circuit with the two components in it.
What is the function of a resister in an electric circuit?
A variable resistor usually has three terminals, one of which is connected to the 'wiper' by which means its resistance is measured. By using all three terminals, we can control the potential difference in a circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'potentiometer'. By using two of the three terminals, one of which must be connected to the variable wiper, we can control the current passing through circuit. When used in this way, we call the variable resistor a 'rheostat'.
What is the purpose of a variable?
A variable resistor is used in cicuits to vary the current passing through the resistor. It is commonly used to change the value of current across a circuit, or to act as a voltage divider. They are commonly equiped with a knob outside of a cabinet, to enable the user to adjust the operation of a circuit, like a volume control on a radio or amplifier.
A can be used to reduce the current in a circuit?
A resistor.
What is the purpose of a resistor?
A variable resistor is used in cicuits to vary the current passing through the resistor. It is commonly used to change the value of current across a circuit, or to act as a voltage divider. They are commonly equiped with a knob outside of a cabinet, to enable the user to adjust the operation of a circuit, like a volume control on a radio or amplifier.
What do you call a variable resistor that is set up to alter the size of the current in a circuit?
A thermister is a device that changes resistance depending on temperature. A photo resistor changes resistance based on light. Both of these could be used with an amplifying circuit to vary current flow.
The dimmer switch in a lighting circuit controls the brightness of one or more lamps by varying the resistance in the circuit what schematic symbol could be used to represent this device?
Use the standard resistor symbol and then place an arrow across the resistor. The bottom of the arrow midpoint of the resistor and just below, the tip of the arrow (draw with an arrow head) just above the resistor. This represents the wiper of the variable resistor.
What can be used to reduce the current a circuit?
A resistor.
What is another name for a variable resistor?
If the two of the three terminals on a Potentiometer are used, then it may be used as a variable resistor.AnswerA variable resistor may function as a potentiometer (using three terminals) or as a rheostat (using two terminals). Its correct name is 'variable resistor', while the terms 'potentiometer' or 'rheostat' describe how it is being used.
What name is used for a high power variable resistor?
potentiometer
