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What is the purpose of using an electric switch? Name some of the electrical gadgets that have switches on them. [3 MARKS]

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Purpose: 2 Marks
Gadgets: 1 Mark

An electric switch is a device which is used to break or complete an electric circuit.

Switches are widely used in different electrical or electronic gadgets. Examples: toggle switches used in houses, pushbutton switches used in microwaves, water pump, mobile phones,TV.


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