Potentiometer

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What is a Potentiometer

Potentiometer is an instrument used for measurement of potential difference. It consists of a ten meter long uniform wire of manganin or constant and stretched in ten segments, each of one metre length. The segments are stretched parallel to each other on a horizontal wooden board, The ends of the wire are fixed to copper strips with binding screws. A metre scale is fixed on the board, parallel to the wire. Electrical contact with wires is established by pressing the jockey J.

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