Difference between revisions of "Switch"
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Revision as of 11:28, 27 February 2019
Key Stage 1
Meaning
A switch is something you can use to turn things off and on.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A switch is a component in a circuit that can connect or break the circuit to allow the electricity through.
About Switches
- A switch is anything that breaks a circuit.
- A switch turns things off by breaking a circuit.
- A switch turns things on by connecting the wires to complete the circuit.
- A circuit should always have a switch in it so it can be turned off if anything goes wrong.
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| A switch. | The symbol for an open switch. | The symbol for a closed switch. |