SWITCHED CIRCUIT
Background
Switches provide an easy way to open and close an electrical
circuit.
Materials Needed
2 batteries in holders
1 breadboard
1 paper clip
2 light bulbs
2 wires with washers
push pins
Procedure
1. Assemble the simple circuit with 2 batteries. Open and close
the wires to turn the bulb off and on.
2. Now wire in the paper clip as a switch as shown and use it to
turn the light on and off.
Question
Why does the light go out when you move the switch?
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