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Obtaining the right potentiometer requires a knowledge of their construction and how their accuracy and linearity is described
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Resistors and Potentiometers
Resistors and potentiometers are passive electronic components that oppose the flow of either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).
Resistors
Resistors are electrical components that oppose the flow of either direct or alternating current. They are used to protect, operate, or control circuits.
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