What is the difference between a rheostat and potentiometer?

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What is the difference between a rheostat and potentiometer?

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240lbs · Answer 1 · 2021-06-05T08:50:02+0000

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, it acts as a variable resistor or rheostat.

What is the difference between a rheostat and potentiometer?

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