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The Pushbutton

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Looking from the side,

It is critical to connect the correct ends of the pushbutton to ensure that the circuit works properly.

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To add a pushbutton to the circuit:

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To delete a wire using the keyboard:

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To detach and move a wire:

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Next we have to connect the anode on the LED

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Troubleshooting

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Now let's go back to the electronic circuit

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To modify and test the operation of a circuit:

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Figure 4.25: Modify and test the operation of a circuit

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Circuits with Resistors

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Circuits with Resistors 5 -7

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Figure 4.26: Create a new circuit

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Create a new circuit:

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Create a new circuit: 4 -7

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Create a new circuit: 8 -9

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Now, connect the components of the circuit and start the simulation.

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Using a Multimeter

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3 - 5

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Figure 4.28: Read voltages

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Voltage measurement across the ends of a resistor:

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Voltage measurement across the ends of a resistor: 2 -4

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Voltage measurement across the ends of a resistor:5 - 7

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Figure 4.29: Voltage measurement across the ends of a resistor

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Voltage measurement across the anode and cathode of an LED:

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3 - 5

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Figure 4.30: Voltage measurement across the anode and cathode of an LED

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Voltage measurement across the two terminals of a battery:

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Voltage measurement across the two terminals of a battery: 3 - 5

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Figure 4.31: Voltage measurement across the two terminals of a battery

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To measure the current:

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Figure 4.32: Measure the current

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Read the sentences and tick True or False.

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What is the name of this wire type?

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This circuit has a problem. Diagnose the problem and apply a fix. Justify the change you made to the circuit.

Explain the meaning of the green markings on the breadboard below.

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your circuit up as shown and note your observations after you simulate it.

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Can you predict what will happen if you gradually reduce the number of batteries?

Build and simulate the following circuits with Tinkercad Circuits.