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Variable Resistance Sensors Quiz

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Which of the following is the correct definition of a potentiometer?

A device that connects the two terminals of an input source to the end of a resistor

A device that varies the position of a sliding contact across a uniform resistance (correct)

A device that applies the entire input voltage across the whole length of a resistor

A device that adjusts the output voltage by moving a sliding contact along a resistor

What is the function of a potentiometer in an electrical circuit?

To vary the position of a sliding contact

To adjust the output voltage by moving a sliding contact (correct)

To connect the two terminals of an input source to a resistor

To apply the entire input voltage across a resistor

In a potentiometer, where is the entire input voltage applied?

Across the fixed contact

Across the whole length of the resistor (correct)

Across the sliding contact

Across the input source

What is the output voltage in a potentiometer?

The voltage drop between the fixed and sliding contact Signup and view all the answers

What are the two terminals of the input source fixed to in a potentiometer?

The resistor Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of variable resistance sensors discussed in the module?

Resistive Potentiometric, Strain Gauge, Thermistor, Light Dependent Resistor Signup and view all the answers

What is the working principle of a resistive potentiometer?

Varying the position of a sliding contact across a uniform resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a potentiometer in an electrical circuit?

To adjust the output voltage Signup and view all the answers

How is the output voltage of a potentiometer adjusted?

By moving the sliding contact along the resistor on the output side Signup and view all the answers

What is the uniform electrical resistance per unit length in a resistor?

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Variable Resistance Sensors Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is the correct definition of a potentiometer?

What is the function of a potentiometer in an electrical circuit?

In a potentiometer, where is the entire input voltage applied?

What is the output voltage in a potentiometer?

What are the two terminals of the input source fixed to in a potentiometer?

What are the different types of variable resistance sensors discussed in the module?

What is the working principle of a resistive potentiometer?

What is the function of a potentiometer in an electrical circuit?

How is the output voltage of a potentiometer adjusted?

What is the uniform electrical resistance per unit length in a resistor?

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