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A switch is an electrical component that can make or break an electrical circuit

automatically or manually. The switch switch mainly works with ON (open) and
OFF (closed) mechanism.
The classification of switches depends on their connection. Two important
components that determine the type of connection a switch makes are the static
terminal and the dynamic terminal (or lever arm).
Contact terms are also used to describe switching contact variations. The number
of poles of the stationary pole is the number of separate circuits controlled by a
switch. The number of reclines is the number of distinct positions the switch can
apply to. A one-way switch has a pair of contacts that can be opened or closed. The
double recline switch has a contact that can be connected to either of the other
ways; a three-way electrical switch has a contact that can be connected to one of
the other three…
SYMBOLS:
SPST SWITCHES:

SPDT SWITCHES:
DPST SWITHES:

DPDT SWITCHES:
SP(n)T SWITCHES:

(n)P(m)T SWITCHES:

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