Switches and Control Mechanisms
Examine how switches and control mechanisms open and close circuits. Learn how current is turned on and off in a circuit.
Questions
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What is the main purpose of a switch in a circuit?
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What position must a switch be in for a lamp to turn ON?
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When a switch is in the OFF position, the circuit is:
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How does a switch close a circuit?
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A switch ____ or ____ a circuit path.
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Which home device uses a switch?
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What inside a switch connects the circuit when pressed ON?
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Flipping the switch to OFF creates a ____ in the ____
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Why is the outside button of a switch made of plastic?
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What happens if a switch is stuck in the OPEN position?
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Which type of switch turns off when you release your press, like a doorbell?
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Pressing the button ____ the two ____