{"id":1992,"date":"2024-07-31T18:07:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T18:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/?page_id=1992"},"modified":"2025-05-11T10:55:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T10:55:53","slug":"ame-unit-9-q5","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/?page_id=1992","title":{"rendered":"AME Unit 9 Q5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1013\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-349.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-349.png 1013w, https:\/\/svestudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-349-300x27.png 300w, https:\/\/svestudy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-349-768x70.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the principle and operation of a potentiometer.(6)<br>(b) Explain how a potentiometer can be used to measure rotary movement.(4)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-1c3810f6-a010-48ee-8b18-8cf08fceed8f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Potentiometer: Principle and Operation<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A potentiometer is essentially a variable resistor with three terminals. It works on the principle of voltage division. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.analog.com\/en\/resources\/glossary\/potentiometer.html#:~:text=How%20does%20a%20potentiometer%20work,and%20blue%20in%20the%20diagram.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analog.com\/en\/resources\/glossary\/potentiometer.html#:~:text=How%20does%20a%20potentiometer%20work,and%20blue%20in%20the%20diagram.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Potentiometer &#8211; Analog Devices <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analog.com\/en\/resources\/glossary\/potentiometer.html#:~:text=How%20does%20a%20potentiometer%20work,and%20blue%20in%20the%20diagram.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.analog.com\/en\/resources\/glossary\/potentiometer.html#:~:text=How%20does%20a%20potentiometer%20work,and%20blue%20in%20the%20diagram.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/byjus.com\/physics\/potentiometer-working\/#:~:text=It%20is%20defined%20as%20a,forms%20an%20adjustable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/byjus.com\/physics\/potentiometer-working\/#:~:text=It%20is%20defined%20as%20a,forms%20an%20adjustable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2. Potentiometer Working Principle With Their Types And Applications &#8211; BYJU&#8217;S <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/byjus.com\/physics\/potentiometer-working\/#:~:text=It%20is%20defined%20as%20a,forms%20an%20adjustable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/byjus.com\/physics\/potentiometer-working\/#:~:text=It%20is%20defined%20as%20a,forms%20an%20adjustable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Components of a Potentiometer:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Resistive Element:<\/strong> A conductive material (often wire or carbon) wound around an insulating core.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wiper:<\/strong> A sliding contact that moves along the resistive element. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. The Complete Guide to Potentiometers &#8211; DigiKey <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.digikey.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digikey.com\/en\/articles\/the-complete-guide-to-potentiometers#:~:text=The%20adjustable%20output%20of%20a,a%20uniform%20resistance%20element%2C%20thereby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Terminals:<\/strong> Three terminals: one at each end of the resistive element and one connected to the wiper. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Potentiometer Guide &#8211; Phidgets Support <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.phidgets.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=Potentiometers%20are%20three%20terminal%20resistors,create%20a%20variable%20voltage%20divider.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Voltage Application:<\/strong> A voltage is applied across the two fixed terminals of the potentiometer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wiper Movement:<\/strong> The wiper can be moved along the resistive element, changing its position. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Basic Principles of Potentiometers\/Variable Resistors | doEEEt.com <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.doeeet.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeeet.com\/content\/eee-components\/passives\/basic-principles-of-potentiometers-variable-resistors\/#:~:text=If%20we%20move%20the%20wiper,%2Dcalled%20Minimum%20resistance%2C%20MR.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Voltage Division:<\/strong> As the wiper moves, it divides the total resistance of the element into two parts: the resistance between the wiper and one end, and the resistance between the wiper and the other end. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Potentiometer Brief Theory: Definition, Operating Principle, Types, and Sizing &#8211; PCB Basic Information &#8211; PCBway <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.pcbway.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcbway.com\/blog\/PCB_Basic_Information\/Potentiometer_Brief_Theory_Definition_Operating_Principle_Types_and_Sizing_f4ad65ae.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Output Voltage:<\/strong> The voltage at the wiper terminal is proportional to the position of the wiper along the resistive element. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Potentiometer Guide &#8211; Phidgets Support <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.phidgets.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide#:~:text=the%20Gnd%20terminal.-,Taper,voltage%20and%20the%20wiper's%20position.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In essence, a potentiometer allows you to control the output voltage by adjusting the position of the wiper.<\/strong> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Potentiometer Guide &#8211; Phidgets Support <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phidgets.com\/docs\/Potentiometer_Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Potentiometer\">Opens in a new window<\/a><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Potentiometer\">wikipedia.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">potentiometer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Position control:<\/strong> In robotics and automation, potentiometers can be used to measure the position of mechanical components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volume control:<\/strong> In audio systems, potentiometers are used to adjust the volume. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. A Complete Guide to Potentiometers &#8211; RS Components <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uk.rs-online.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.rs-online.com\/web\/content\/discovery\/ideas-and-advice\/potentiometers-guide#:~:text=Logarithmic%20Potentiometer&amp;This%20type%20is%20often%20used,of%20volume%20is%20non%2Dlinear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Voltage dividers:<\/strong> To create specific voltage levels from a higher voltage source. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Voltage Dividers: Operations and Functions | Advanced PCB Design Blog | Cadence <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources.pcb.cadence.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.pcb.cadence.com\/blog\/voltage-dividers-operations-and-functions#:~:text=Three%2Dinput%20potentiometers%20can%20be,other%20devices%20with%20analog%20knobs.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sensor input:<\/strong> Used in conjunction with other sensors to convert physical quantities (like light, temperature, or position) into electrical signals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-1c3810f6-a010-48ee-8b18-8cf08fceed8f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Using a Potentiometer to Measure Rotary Movement<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-6052f56e-2af3-42b4-a89c-8eb028f81ad4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rotary potentiometer is specifically designed to measure angular displacement or rotation. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. All You Need to Know About Potentiometers &#8211; CUI Devices <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Resistive Element:<\/strong> It has a resistive element arranged in a circular or arc-shaped pattern. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Rotary potentiometer &#8211; definition of term and interesting facts &#8211; ALDERS electronic GmbH <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alders.de<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alders.de\/en\/alders-explaines\/rotary-potentiometer\/#:~:text=A%20rotary%20potentiometer%20is%20an,degrees%20via%20a%20rotary%20axis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wiper:<\/strong> A movable contact, or wiper, is attached to a shaft that rotates along the resistive element. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. All You Need to Know About Potentiometers &#8211; CUI Devices <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.cuidevices.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuidevices.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-potentiometers#:~:text=Available%20Types%20of%20Potentiometers,-Potentiometers%20are%20available&amp;Rotary%20potentiometers%20use%20angular%20movement,vary%20the%20resistance%20and%20output.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Output:<\/strong> As the shaft rotates, the wiper moves along the resistive element, changing the resistance between the wiper and one end of the potentiometer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Voltage Division:<\/strong> This change in resistance results in a corresponding change in output voltage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The output voltage is directly proportional to the angular position of the shaft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Rotary potentiometers can provide continuous feedback on the angular position of a rotating object.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">They are often used in applications where precise control or measurement of rotation is required. \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1. Rotary Potentiometers: Precision Control for Electronic Applications &#8211; ETI Systems <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">etisystems.com<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/etisystems.com\/rotary-potentiometers\/#:~:text=Increased%20accuracy%20%E2%80%93%20Rotary%20potentiometers%20are,applications%20where%20precision%20is%20key.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By carefully calibrating the potentiometer, it&#8217;s possible to accurately measure angles and rotational speeds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(a) Describe, with the aid of a sketch, the principle and operation of a potentiometer.(6)(b) Explain how a potentiometer can be used to measure rotary movement.(4)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full-width.php","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1992","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1992","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1992"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1992\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9835,"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1992\/revisions\/9835"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/svestudy.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1992"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}