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A single-pole two-position switch -- also called a single-pole double-through (SPDT) switch -- is a manually-operated device that can be pushed to one of two states:
the common terminal makes contact with the L1 terminal, and is isolated from the L2 terminal; or
the common terminal makes contact with the L2 terminal, and is isolated from the L1 terminal.
Other two-position switches have more than one pole, acting like several SPDT switches that are electrically isolated but mechanically connected so they all move from one state to the other together.
When more than one light switch controls a light bulb -- "three way" and "four way" light switches -- each switch is a two position switch.
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How many states does a switch have?
A switch has two states, on and off.
What does a toggle switch do?
Toggle = back and forth, or on and off. A toggle switch toggles (turns) a light or other device on or off. Good example is a light switch (the wall kind)-- a toggle switch must also be of the "throw the stick back and forth" kind. Which a light switch basically is.
What is meant by '0'?
An '0' is a bit. A bit is the smallest unit of information a computer uses and signifies a State. It is either '0' or '1'. Off or On, Yes or No, True or False In CPU architecture it's one of two positions of an electrical switch or 'Gate', two distinct voltage or current levels allowed by a circuit. You could compare a bit to the position of a light switch. When the switch is down/off, it's a '0'. When the switch is up/on, it's in the '1' state. (Now memories of the movie Tron are dancing in my head!!)
How must an electrical switch be wired to function with a device?
So that when the switch is in the open position the circuit is open and electricity cannot complete the circuit. When the switch is closed it completes the circuit and electricity flows completing the circuit and powering the device.
What connecting device do you use for a small LAN for two or more connected networks?
For a small LAN network, a switch is best. To connect two or more LAN networks, a router is required. (2) From Jean Andrews CompTIA A+ sixth edition (page #852): You can use a crossover cable to connect to computers without a switch or hub making it the simplest network of all. For two or more you will need a switch, hub, or router.
What effect would occur if the intermediate switch s3 were replace by a double pole switch?
You seem to be referring about a 3 way lighting circuit. If the cross over switch is replaced with a double pole switch, depending on how the switch was wired into the circuit, the load lamp would either stay on or not light at all. A circuit in a three way configuration has two traveler legs between the two switches The intermediate switch in the circuit just switches the two traveler legs from open to close depending on the position of the other two switched. Google, three way switching, they have many diagrams to work from.
Can a monster attack right after you switch?
If you switch it from attack position to defence position you can't because no monster can attack from defence position except from "Total defence shogun". But if you switch it from defence position to attack position then you can attack
What happens when we switch plug sockets on?
With the switch in the on position the receptacle is energized. With the switch in the off position the receptacle is de-energized.
Where is the foglamp switch on a Ford Mondeo?
Pull light switch out one position for front fog lights; pull out two positions for front and rear
What position does the switch have to be in for a circuit to work?
The switch would be open.
Buick pnp switch?
Park and Neutral Position Switch
Which is the safest position for the switch to turn an appliance on and off?
the safest position for a switch is on the live wire and not on the neutral wire
How do you wire a two wire 5 hp 1ph electical motor to a 3 position toggle switch?
To answer this question the contact positions on the three position switch must be stated. By knowing the contact positions a proper wiring diagram can be conceived.
Can you use a toggle switch to turn your windshield wipers on and off?
Yes you can. I did it to my 91 s10 however you wont have control over your wiper speed since its only a two position switch on/off. I have a 3 position switch on/off/on one for slow and one for high however I have not tried this out yet.
Why does a triple pole single throw switch close from the bottom to the top?
The electrical code states that a switch is to be mounted so that the handle of the switch is on in the up position. It is a safety issue that if the switch handle gets inadvertently bumped or hit it will move the switch to the off position and not to the on position. It is not just a triple pole switch is it any power distribution switch.
Do you have to turn on the switch to reset the tire pressure light?
Yes, the ignition switch must be in the ignition position -not- the accessory position.
How do you fix a p0705 code on a Kia Spectra?
P0705 is the code for the transaxle range signal malfunction. It can be caused by faulty park/neutral position switch, misadjusted park/neutral position switch, the park/neutral position switch harness shorted or the park/neutral position switch circuit having a poor electrical connection. Try changing out the switch.
