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Current Electricity and Magnetism — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCurrent Electricity and Magnetism1 Mark
MCQ
A device which prevents or allows the current to flow through it:
  • A
    Motor
  • B
    Terminal
  • C
    Conductor
  • ✓
    Switch
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
Switch
A switch prevents or allows current to flow through it.
It is a device used for making and breaking connections in an electric circuit.
For example, when anyone presses the button $($switch$)$ for light/fan, with the completion of the circuit, the device starts to function.

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