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A switch is a means of making (on) or breaking (off) an electrical circuit.

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Switches are used to start and stop the current flow to the circuit's load.

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To interrupt the power supply.

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Q: What are switches used for in a circuit?
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What are the switches in the circuit used for?

To open and close the circuit.


What are the switches in the circuit use for?

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Can you draw a circuit diagram to show how switches can be used to control two different parts of a circuit?

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