potentiometer
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/pəˌtenʃiˈɑːmɪtər/
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/pəˌtenʃiˈɒmɪtə(r)/
A tool that measures the difference in electrical voltage.
The scientist used a potentiometer to measure the voltage across the circuit.
科学家使用电位器测量电路中的电压。
A component that changes electrical resistance, like in a volume knob.
You can adjust the volume using the potentiometer on the side of the speaker.
您可以使用扬声器侧面的电位器调节音量。