A potentiometer has 15 V across it. Between the center terminal and one end, a technician measures 3.4 V. What voltage will the technician measure between the center terminal and the other terminal of the potentiometer?

What will be an ideal response?


The potentiometer will distribute the voltage across it. 15 V - 3.4 V = 11.6 V.

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