Key term for AQA GCSE Physics, used in Current, Potential Difference and Resistance.
A circuit component whose resistance can be adjusted to change the total current and potential difference in a circuit.
Variable resistor appears in AQA GCSE Physics revision content for Electricity, especially Current, Potential Difference and Resistance and Resistors.
Electricity
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance • Resistors
Electricity
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance • Standard circuit diagram symbols
Electricity
Current, Potential Difference and Resistance • Resistors
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