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Yes, that's basically the purpose of a switch.
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Closed switch does not allow voltage to pass through it?
When a switch is closed, it forms a complete circuit which allows voltage to flow through the circuit. This completes the path for electricity to move from the power source through the circuit. In other words, closing a switch allows the flow of current and voltage through the circuit.
The part of a circuit that closes or opens a circuit?
Generally a circuit breaker (like a light switch) But I guess you could use a resistor of the right resistance If you are talking about the circuit breaker there is an electromagnetic coil in it which get magnetized on a specific amount of current and breaks the circuit
Why use relay insted of switch?
Because a switch is a 'permanent' action. A relay only completes the circuit while there is power. If there is a fault in the circuit, a switch will still allow power through, whereas a relay will break the circuit.
What is the purpose of the common wire in a light switch circuit?
The purpose of the common wire in a light switch circuit is to provide a return path for the electrical current to complete the circuit and allow the light to turn on or off when the switch is toggled.
What are the uses of the relay?
They can be used as a kind of safety switch to allow a circuit with a small current through to switch on a circuit that will hve a larger current flowing through it.
When is a circuit considered a dry circuit?
when contacts on a switch or relay does not melt enough surface to allow current flow
What is the purpose of a common wire in a light switch circuit?
The purpose of a common wire in a light switch circuit is to provide a return path for the electrical current to complete the circuit and allow the light to turn on or off.
Why do you need a switch in a circuit?
To Complete the Circuit To allow the Electrons to Flow from the conducting material and to avoid the shocks plastics are used
How does a switch control a parallel circuit?
In a parallel circuit, each branch has its own pathway for current to flow. A switch placed in one branch of the circuit can control the flow of current through that specific branch only, without affecting the other branches. When the switch is closed, it allows current to flow through that branch; when it's open, it blocks the flow of current.
What is advantage of digital relays?
They can be used as a kind of safety switch to allow a circuit with a small current through to switch on a circuit that will hve a larger current flowing through it.
What would happen if you pushed down on the homemade switch?
If you push down on the homemade switch, it would complete the circuit and allow electricity to flow through the circuit. This would activate whatever device or component is connected to the circuit, such as a light bulb or a motor. The switch essentially acts as a gate that controls the flow of electricity in the circuit.
If an inductor and a switch are connected in parallel through which the current will flow in an AC circuit?
A:The inductor does not allow ac signal to pass through. It blocks ac and passes dc. If the switch is open, then the ac signal wont pass. If the switch is closed, then the ac signal will pass through the switch.AnswerIt is incorrect to say that an inductor 'does not allow' the passage of an alternating current. An a.c. current will pass through an inductor, although the inductor will limit the value of that current due to the inductor's inductive reactance. Inductive reactance, which is expressed in ohms, is directly-proportional to the inductance of the inductor and to the frequency of the supply. The value of the current is determined by dividing the supply voltage by the inductive reactance of the inductor.If the switch is connected in parallel with the inductor, then closing the switch will apply a direct short circuit across the inductor, and the resulting short-circuit current will cause the circuit's protective device (fuse or circuit breaker) to operate.
