Potentiometers

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What is the function of a potentiometer with only two terminals connected?

  • To measure electric potential
  • To measure electric current
  • To adjust voltage (correct)
  • To control electrical devices

Which of the following best describes a potentiometer?

  • A three-terminal resistor used for measuring electric potential (correct)
  • A two-terminal resistor used for controlling electrical devices
  • A three-terminal resistor used for controlling electrical devices
  • A two-terminal resistor used for measuring electric potential

In what industry are potentiometers commonly used for controlling electrical devices?

  • Automotive industry
  • Construction industry
  • Electronics industry (correct)
  • Medical industry

Why are potentiometers rarely used to directly control significant power?

<p>Because the power dissipated in the potentiometer would be comparable to the power in the controlled load (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can potentiometers operated by a mechanism be used for?

<p>To measure position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

<p>Interphase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a cell divides into two daughter cells?

<p>Cytokinesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells have a cell nucleus and undergo the cell cycle?

<p>Animal cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main stages of the cell cycle in eukaryotic cells?

<p>Mitosis and cytokinesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the control mechanisms known as that ensure proper replication and division of cellular components?

<p>Cell cycle checkpoints (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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