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Thames & Kosmos Electronics Experiment Manual page 10

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8
Component
Pushbutton
(tactile switch)
A
C
The pushbutton is a kind of current switch,
serving to open or close a circuit. A regular
switch will open or close a current flow
and keep it in that state. A pushbutton, on
CDS
the other hand, will open or close the
Component
C
A
Wire bridges
The wire bridges are made of thin copper
wire, which is a good current conductor.
They connect the other kit components by
Component
Wire connectors
NTC
You will find two additional long wire
connectors in your kit. You will be using
A
C
Illustration
Pictorial Representation
CDS
C
C
A
NTC
Illustration
Pictorial Representation
A
C
CDS
C
A
NTC
Illustration
Pictorial Representation
B
B
E
Pb
circuit just briefly, releasing a kind of
"signal" in the process.
This signal is understood by the circuit as
a kind of order, such as "Set the alarm!"
way of small contact clips, thus
conducting the current from one
component to the next.
C
E
C
T
them as sensors and alarm wires, for
E
example.
Schematic Symbol
Ta
C
B
E
C
B
T
C
E
E
LED
Schematic Symbol
A
C
C
B
E
A
C
C
B
T
E
C
Schematic Symbol
+
10 F
C
100 nF
B
E

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