Asked by Claire Liang on May 12, 2024
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A variable resistor with two terminals is called a _____.
A) multiturn resistor
B) potentiometer
C) wire wound resistor
D) rheostat
Rheostat
A variable resistor.
- Pinpoint and illustrate the qualities of fixed and variable resistors.
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Michelle BarneyMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A rheostat is a variable resistor with two terminals, one fixed and one that can be adjusted to change the resistance. Potentiometers also vary resistance but typically have three terminals.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and illustrate the qualities of fixed and variable resistors.