Potentiometers and rheostats are variable resistors in which the wiper ... but handles more power. See resistor. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

A potentiometer, on the other hand, is a variable resistor with three terminals, allowing for adjustable resistance. It functions as a voltage divider, providing variable output voltage based on ...

A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider. If only two terminals are used, one end and the wiper moves, it acts as a ...