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Relay

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A relay is a smart switch.

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Relay Parts.jpg
It uses electricity to turn on. It can turn on other things. This helps keep us safe. It works in many machines. Do you see switches at home?

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Relay principle horizontal new.gif
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Relay Parts.jpg
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Relay animation without flyback diode .gif
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Relay animation with flyback diode.gif
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Relay symbols.svg
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Latching relay bistable permanent magnet.jpg
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Clare HGRM-55211-P00 mercury-wetted reed relay.jpg

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