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Types of electrical signals:
Alternating Current- the direction electricity flows throughout the circuit is constantly reversing.
The rate of reversal is measured in Hertz, which is the number of reversals per second. AC is
used to deliver power to houses, office buildings, etc.
Direct Current
A switch is a mechanical device that creates a break in a circuit. When you activate the switch, it
opens or closes the circuit. This is dependent on the type of switch it is.