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Workspace: The Workspace is the area where the circuit is built. You can place, connect and To turn on an LED using a breadboard, follow the given steps:
arrange components to design your circuit. Step 1 Open your web browser, type https://www.tinkercad.com and press Enter key.

RAPID RECALL Tick ( ) if you know this. Step 2 Log in to your Tinkercad account.
Step 3 Click on the Create button and select Circuits from the dropdown menu.
1. A circuit is a pathway for electricity to flow.

2. Circuits are used in electronic devices, robots and machines to make them work.

BASIC CIRCUIT SIMULATIONS

In Tinkercad, a simulation is the process of testing and visualising how a circuit works in a virtual
environment. Instead of using real-world components, you can design your circuit and see how it
behaves on your computer screen.

A new circuit design workspace will open.
TURNING ON AN LED USING A BREADBOARD
Now, recreate the circuit by dragging the components (LED, Coin Battery, Breadboard, Resistor)
To build a circuit that turns on an LED using a breadboard, you will need the following components:
from the components library and placing them on the breadboard.
Component Image Explanation Step 4 Click on the Project Name and rename your project (Circuit).

LED The LED (Light Emitting Diode) converts electrical energy Step 5 Connect the positive terminal of the coin battery to the breadboard’s positive rail.
into light. It has a longer leg (anode, +) for positive
voltage and a shorter leg (cathode, -) for negative. Step 6 Connect the negative terminal of the coin battery to the breadboard’s negative rail.
Step 7 Connect the resistor to the battery’s positive terminal and the LED’s anode.
Resistor A resistor controls the flow of electricity to prevent
damage to circuit components. It is used to adjust light Step 8 Connect the LED’s cathode to the negative rail.
brightness or motor speed. Step 9 Click on Start Simulation to test the circuit.

Battery A battery stores and releases energy to power a circuit,
converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

SHORT SIGN
Breadboard A breadboard is used for building and testing circuits
without soldering, allowing easy placement and changes To insert a note: N

of components.

Jumper Wires Jumper wires connect circuit parts, allowing electricity
to flow between components. They are colour-coded,
with red for positive and black for negative. The output shows the LED lighting up, indicating that the circuit is correctly connected and

functioning as expected.

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