Rheostat 12 Inches Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Rheostat 12 Inches

Product Code : SCL-EAE-14630

Indian Lab Suppliers supplies the Rheostat 12 Inches (Product ID: 14630) as part of its electrical and electronics range. It is a 12-inch (about 30 cm) linear sliding rheostat for current and voltage control in physics experiments.

Quick Answer

Resistance wire of constantan or nichrome is wound on an insulated tube and tapped by a sliding metal rider, with brass or nickel-plated terminals on a metal or wooden base. It can be used as a variable resistor or as a potential divider. Resistance, current rating and whether it has one or two tubes depend on the model, so please confirm these at quotation.

Key Specifications

ParameterDetail
Length12 inches (about 30 cm)
TypeLinear sliding
WireConstantan or nichrome
TubePorcelain, bakelite or insulated composite
TerminalsBrass or nickel plated

Where This Is Used

It is used in Ohm’s law, potentiometer and meter bridge circuits. Other sizes: Rheostat 10 Inches (Product ID: 14631), Rheostat 8 Inches (Product ID: 14632) and Sliding Rheostat Dual Tube (Product ID: 14629). Browse the full Electrical and Electronics range or related Electricity and Magnetism products.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is it?
12 inches, about 30 cm.

Can it work as a potential divider?
Yes, using both ends and the slider.

What wire is used?
Constantan or nichrome.

Related Categories

Electrical and Electronics · Electricity and Magnetism · Physics Lab Equipment

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