What is Pot or Potentiometer? All Questions › Category: Analog Electronics › What is Pot or Potentiometer? 0 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling asked 4 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down chetan shidling answered 4 years ago The Pot or Potentiometer is a variable resistor. It is used in small devices. The pot or potentiometer provides varying resistance from low to high or high to low.