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Which device is used to maintain a constant current by varying resistance?
AGalvanometer
BRheostat
CVoltmeter
DTransformer
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rheostat
A rheostat (variable resistor) allows users to manually adjust the resistance to control current flow.
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