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I know the circuit symbol for a reed switch
These are accepted circuit symbols for reed switches:
How do Reed switches work?
- Reed switches are made up of two metal reeds which have a magnetic material on them.
- The magnetic reeds are not normally touching so the switch is open.
- When you bring a magnet near, the magnetic reeds are attracted together and the switch is then closed.
- Reed switches are used when you don't want a physical switch connected to circuit.
- This might be be due to a dangerously high current in a circuit.
Here is an example of a reed switch being used in a real circuit to turn a bulb on.
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