Resistance and Power - Technical MCQs

Q1:

How many connections does a potentiometer have?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

ANS:C - 3

A potentiometer uses three connections, as opposed to a rheostat, which only employs two. Having three connections allows the potentiometer to vary voltage. Both the potentiometer and the rheostat are classified as variable resistors.