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Sign upDiscover how variable resistors, or rheostats, control electrical current by adjusting the length of the conductive path, affecting device brightness and resistance. Learn how sliding and rotating mechanisms alter resistance levels and can even function as switches to turn lights on and off. This insight helps in understanding practical applications in circuits and lighting control.
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