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An electric switch allows the flow of electricity when it is in ____ state.

A

ON

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OFF

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C

closed

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open

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Solution

The correct options are
A ON
C closed
An electric switch allows the electricity to flow in the circuit when it is ON. Also it stops the flow of electricity when it is OFF. In other words, a switch allows the electricity to flow in the circuit when it is closed and doesn't allow when it is open.

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