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What is Potentiometer?

A potentiometer is like a volume knob that
controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.

It has three terminals: one for input, one
for output, and one for adjustment. By

turning the knob, we change the resistance between the input and output
terminals.

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Building a Fan Regulator Circuit Century #Creativity
#Technology Literacy
Activity Skills
with the Smart Circuit Kit

Step 1 Take out all the components from the smart circuit kit:

1. Fan 2. Motor 3. Potentiometer

4. Battery 5. Diode 6. Magnetic Board

7. USB Cable 8. Battery OTG Socket

Fan Motor Potentiometer Diode

Battery USB Cable Battery OTG Socket Magnetic Board

Step 2 Connect the fan on the motor.

Step 3 Attach the potentiometer to the negative terminal of the diode.

Step 4 Attach motor to the free end of the potentiometer and attach a
battery.

Step 5 The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the motor and
the positive terminal to the positive terminal of the diode.

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