Physics
A …………… is a device by which resistance in a circuit can be varied continuously.
- key
- switch
- rheostat
- voltmeter
Current Electricity
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rheostat
Reason — A rheostat is a device by which resistance in a circuit can be varied continuously. It is used to adjust the magnitude of current in a circuit by changing the length of the resistance wire included in the circuit.
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