Potentiometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004445",
  "term": "Potentiometer",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A three-terminal variable resistor where a sliding or rotating contact moves along a resistive element, functioning as an adjustable voltage divider. Applying a voltage across the two fixed terminals produces a variable voltage output at the third terminal (the wiper) as its position changes. The resistance value is marked on the component's body, for example 10K for 10,000 ohms.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "pot"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Potentiometer",
    "es": "potenciómetro",
    "fr": "potentiomètre"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/potentiometer/"
}