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What is a Potentiometer?

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Uploaded by on Jan 17, 2011

A potentiometer is a variable resistor that slows down the amount of electricity that flows through it. A potentiometer or pot can be thought of as a water valve but for electricity. To learn more about electronics components see my other videos or visit http:// filear.com

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  • Great video and thankyou

  • nvm, i should of watch the whole video....great vid!

  • could u use this for lights...for example to dim the lights to make them dimmer or brighter?

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