what is meant by reostat explain it
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Rheostat is an electrical device or instrument which is used to control a current by varying the resistance.It is mostly made up of wire wound. Hence, rheostats are also sometimes referred as variable wire wound resistors.
It is used to adjust generator characteristics, dim lights, and start or control the speed of motors.
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