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Circuits Switches A different type of switch More about switches
(Discover how a switch works.)
Make the simple circuit

Design and make
1. A flashing light signal system.
2. Make a switch using paper clips.
Investigate
1. What happens when you press the simple push switch?
2. What happens when you stop pushing?
3. Can you explain what's happening?
4. What happens if the switch is connected the other way round?
5. What happens if you swap the position of the switch and the battery?
6. Do the push button and the simple push switch do the same thing?

Things you need
1. Base Board
2. 6v Tronix Battery Holder
3. 4x 1.5v AA Batteries
4. Wire
5. 6v Tronix Lamp
6. One Tronix Simple Push Switch
7. One Tronix Push Button Switch
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