Designing a Voltage Divider Circuit with a Trim Pot

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The discussion focuses on designing a voltage divider circuit using a trim potentiometer (trim pot) with a 9V voltage source. The circuit includes a 3k Ohm resistor and a 1k Ohm resistor in series with the trim pot. The user seeks validation of their circuit design, which they have built and illustrated. The clarification of terminology from "turn pot" to "trim pot" is also addressed, ensuring accurate communication regarding the components used.

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Homework Statement


I need to make a circuit with a Potentiometer as a voltage divider. There is a 9V voltage source. Two resistors(in blue on the picture). The first blue line, is a 3k Ohm resistor. The second after the Turn Pot is a 1k ohm resistor. The red lines are red wire. The black line is the ground wire.


The Attempt at a Solution


I have built a circuit, the image link below is what I have done so far. I created the image in paint but I have the actual circuit built. I just want to know if I am correct or if I am wrong. Thank you.

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/8263/helpbreadboard.png
 
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By turn pot, do you mean trim pot?
 
gomezfx said:
By turn pot, do you mean trim pot?

Oh shoot, yes, I do mean trim pot. Thank you! can you help?
 

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