Voltage, Current and Resistance – 12

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12. A wiper is the sliding contact in a ________.

(a) switch
(b) photoconductive cell
(c) thermistor
(d) potentiometer

Answer
Answer : (d)
Explanation
Explanation :

Wiper is used to vary the resistance in the potentiometer.

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