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To control the flow of current - either to make it flow through the circuit or stop the flow through the circuit

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If Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity why isn?

Because people want to harm the earth they don't care for some reason


Why do my 2 switches not work to my one set of connected hall ceiling lights?

I have trouble understanding your question. But I think you are saying that you have two switches that control one light and want to know why it is not working. More than likely is that you have two way switches instead of 3 way switches installed. 3 three switches cost a little more and are a little more difficult to install but if you recently replaced these switches you may have replaced them with the wrong type.


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Why does electricity cause a fire when you turn on the lights?

you must have something wrong with your switches hun,you might want to get an electrician


Why are switches and electric sockets are made by using conductors?

They are made using both conductors and insulators: conductors where you do want the electricity to be able to flow and insulators where you want to prevent the electricity from flowing.If they were made using just one or the other, they could not perform their intended functions.


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Why should we save electricity?

We should save electricity so there is enough for people to use when they really need it. In addition, saving electricity reduces the need for natural resources needed to produce electricity, therefor reducing the environmental footprint of our electric grid and making our economy more efficient. Besides, who doesn't want to save on their electricity bills?


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