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to control a high-current circuit with a low-current signal for example a starter on a car uses a very high current (not voltage) and needs thick cable to provide it.
it would be impractical to run this thick cable up to the ignition key so a lower current from the starter key operates a switch, usually electro magnet, which in turn completes a circuit for the higher current.

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