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Connect a variable resistance across DC source (fixed ends of variable resistor or Rheostat) and take decreased DC output across its one fixed terminal and other variable terminal of variable resistor.

Other method is connect variable resistor in series with DC output and load, vary the resistance and take decreased DC voltage as required.

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Q: How to calculate the resistance to step down DC voltage?
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