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A potentiometer (commonly known as a pot) is a[[Glossary:Resistor|resistor]] with a slider that can be moved along its length from one end to the other to tap off any required amount of resistance, for example for a volume control. See [[Basic electronic components#Potentiometers|Potentiometer]] in the Wiki. | A potentiometer (commonly known as a pot) is a [[Glossary:Resistor|resistor]] with a slider that can be moved along its length from one end to the other to tap off any required amount of resistance, for example for a volume control. See [[Basic electronic components#Potentiometers|Potentiometer]] in the Wiki. | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, 22 February 2024
A potentiometer (commonly known as a pot) is a resistor with a slider that can be moved along its length from one end to the other to tap off any required amount of resistance, for example for a volume control. See Potentiometer in the Wiki.