MCQ
A rheostat is used
  • A
    to bring on a known change of resistance in the circuit to alter the current.
  • to continuously change the resistance in any arbitrary manner and there by alter the current.
  • C
    to make and break the circuit at any instant.
  • D
    neither to alter the resistance nor the current.

Answer

Correct option: B.
to continuously change the resistance in any arbitrary manner and there by alter the current.

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