Which of the following is a true statement?

A. A rheostat is a two-terminal variable resistor.
B. A rheostat is often used to control the amount of current flowing in a circuit.
C. A potentiometer is typically used to divide voltage.
D. All of the above are true statements.


Answer: D

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