Basically a potentiometer is a device for

comparing two voltages
measuring a current
comparing two currents
measuring a voltage E. none of the above

The correct answer is: D. measuring a voltage.

A potentiometer is a three-terminal resistor with a sliding or rotating contact that forms an adjustable voltage divider. If only two terminals are used, one end and the wiper, it acts as a variable resistor or rheostat. If only one terminal is used, it acts as a voltage divider.

Potentiometers are commonly used to control electrical devices such as volume controls

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on audio equipment and light dimmers. They are also used in many measuring instruments, such as voltmeters and ohmmeters.

Option A is incorrect because a potentiometer does not compare two voltages. It measures a voltage.

Option B is incorrect because a potentiometer does not measure a current. It measures a voltage.

Option C is incorrect because a potentiometer does not compare two currents. It measures a voltage.

Option E is incorrect because a potentiometer is a device for measuring a voltage.

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