A rheostat is a variable resistor specifically designed to control current in an electrical or electronic circuit without interrupting the circuit. Unlike potentiometers, which are mainly used for voltage division, rheostats are typically employed in series with a load to adjust current flow. Rheostats are widely used in power control applications, such as motor speed […]
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What are Potentiometers or Variable Resistors
Potentiometers are electrical component used to measure or adjust voltage or current, it usually consists of a rotary or sliding adjusting device, and three electrical contacts, one of which is connected to the power supply, the other is grounded, and the third can be moved on the adjusting device of the potentiometer, which can be […]

