Electronics and Communication Engineering - Networks Analysis and Synthesis - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Networks Analysis and Synthesis - Section 5 (Q.No. 5)
5.
When slider of the potentiometer AB is in the position shown in figure, what resistance reading would be indicated by an ohmmeter connected between A and C?
zero
infinite
can't say
none of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:

A to C will act as short circuit, hence R = 0 if it open then R = ∞.

Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.

Shashank N K said:   8 years ago
How would it be short circuit even though there is a resistance? could you please explain?

Bayani said:   9 years ago
I think the labels in the figure are wrong. Starting from clockwise motion. Terminals should be labelled as ACB.

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