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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoResistor is an electrical device which limits current in a circuit.It convert electrical energy into thermal energy and drops voltage.Conductor allow current to flow with little resistance.The resistive material in the resistor is not a good conductor and resist the current that wants to flow through it.
Variable resistor is such type of resistor whose resistance can be changed depending upon the need.They mostly used in electronic devices e.g a speaker.
They made of 60% copper and 40% nickel.While other resistors are made of carbon.
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What is another name for responding variable?
Another name for responding variable is dependent variable.
What is another name for the dependant variable?
the 'y' variable
What is another name for the x variable?
The independent variable.
What is another name for the dependent variable in an experiment?
Responding variable
Another name for responding variable?
i think its a Dependant variable. hope this helps!
What is the difference between a fixed resistor and a variable resistor?
its the colour of the fixed and the variable we define it by its power and name
How do you test a variable resistor?
how do test a variable resistor
What name is used for a high power variable resistor?
potentiometer
What is the name used for a high power variable resistor?
Rheostat
How connect a variable resistor to circuit?
how connect a variable resistor to circuit
Where is a variable resistor in your home?
If you have a light switch where you can brightener it or dim it that is a VARIABLE RESISTOR.
What is another name responding variable?
Another name for responding variable is dependent variable.
What is another name for responding variable?
Another name for responding variable is dependent variable.
What is another term for potentiometer?
A potentiometer and a rheostat are two different applications for a variable resistor.A potentiometer is a variable resistor, connected (using its three terminals) as a variable potential divider.A rheostat is a variable resistor, connected (using two of its three terminals) to adjust current.
Does a variable resistor have a bias?
A variable resistor means that the resistance can be varied, usually by using a slide. A fixed resistor can not be varied.
Is Light dependent resistor an example of resistor?
yes, a variable resistor
What is another name for variability?
Another name for responding variable is dependent variable.
