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Variable Resistor
As the wiper is moved across the body of the device, the resistance increases between the wiper terminal and one end terminal and decreases between the wiper and the other end. (Image courtesy of Alltronics, www.alltronics.com)
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A Potentiometer
Potentiometers are variable resistors commonly used to control the volume on a radio or music system. In this example, the dial controls the wiper in the device.
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