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Where I'm from, it's called a "circuit breaker".
A circuit breaker.

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What does a push switch do in a circuit?

A push switch is an electronic component that completes or breaks an electrical circuit when it is pressed. Pressing the switch physically moves its internal contacts to connect or disconnect the circuit, allowing current to flow or stop flowing. This type of switch is commonly used to turn devices on or off.


Does opening a switch break an electric device?

No, it opens the supply voltage and hence the supply current to the load.


Can a single pole switch can be use as a dimmer?

No, a single pole switch is not designed to function as a dimmer. Dimmer switches are specifically designed to control the amount of electrical current flowing to a light fixture, allowing for adjustable brightness levels. Using a single pole switch as a dimmer may cause damage to the switch, light fixture, or both.


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


Does a light switch produce AC or DC electric currents?

Alternating (AC) and direct (DC) currents are different forms of electricity. It is universal nowadays to have AC in all houses because the electricity grid distribution system is all AC. DC was used by Edison and continued for some years but is now discontinued. It is still used in vehicles where 12 V DC is the normal system. A light switch simply interrupts the current or makes the circuit as required, and both AC and DC need to have switches.

Related Questions

What is a switch that automatically opens if the current is to high?

That would be a circuit breaker.


What happens to a switch that automatically opens the current if it is too high?

Circuit Breaker.


What does a push switch do in a circuit?

A push switch is an electronic component that completes or breaks an electrical circuit when it is pressed. Pressing the switch physically moves its internal contacts to connect or disconnect the circuit, allowing current to flow or stop flowing. This type of switch is commonly used to turn devices on or off.


Does opening a switch break an electric device?

No, it opens the supply voltage and hence the supply current to the load.


Can a single pole switch can be use as a dimmer?

No, a single pole switch is not designed to function as a dimmer. Dimmer switches are specifically designed to control the amount of electrical current flowing to a light fixture, allowing for adjustable brightness levels. Using a single pole switch as a dimmer may cause damage to the switch, light fixture, or both.


When you turn off the switch of a blow dryer does that create a series circuit?

No, it opens the circuit so that no current flows.


What is switch that automatically opens if the current is too high?

Where I'm from, it's called a "circuit breaker".A circuit breaker.


What is a switch that automatically opens if a current is too high?

Where I'm from, it's called a "circuit breaker".A circuit breaker.


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


What happens to the total power of a parallel circuit when one load opens?

You can't really talk about the power of a circuit. In electrical problems you have to be very careful about using the correct term. If you mean the current flowing in the circuit, and by opening the load you mean opening the switch which isolates it, then the total current will decrease. If you mean the voltage, this won't change.


Which switch opens the circuit on a tv?

The power on switch


How much current a relay coil can withstand?

There are basically two parts to a relay. The control voltage side when energized passes a current through a coil that activates a solenoid and opens or closes a switch. This is typically a small current. The current in the switch should be rated on the device and is usually quite a bit higher than the control current.