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What is the Role of a Key in an Electric Circuit?

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What is the role of a key in an electric circuit?
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A key acts as a switch in an electric circuit. It helps to open or close the circuit as required.
 
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Chapter 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise 4.1 ii [Page 174]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise 4.1 ii | Q 8 | Page 174

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