A switch is a simple device that is used ___.

only to break the circuit

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only to complete the circuit

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either to complete or break the circuit

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increase the resistance of the circuit

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Solution

The correct option is C either to complete or break the circuit
A switch is a simple device that is used either to complete or break a circuit.
When the circuit is complete, current flows through the circuit. A switch is not used to increase the resistance of the circuit.

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