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    Workspace: The Workspace is the area where the circuit is built. You can place, connect and
                        arrange components to design your circuit.

                      RAPID RECALL                            Tick ( ) if you know this.

                         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.

                     TURNING ON AN LED USING A BREADBOARD

                     To build a circuit that turns on an LED using a breadboard, you will need the following components:

                       Component               Image                                 Explanation

                      LED                                     The LED (Light Emitting Diode) converts electrical energy
                                                              into  light. It has a longer leg (anode,  +) for positive
                                                              voltage and a shorter leg (cathode, -) for negative.

                      Resistor                                A resistor  controls the flow  of electricity  to  prevent
                                                              damage to circuit components. It is used to adjust light
                                                              brightness or motor speed.

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

                      Breadboard                              A breadboard is used for building and testing circuits
                                                              without soldering, allowing easy placement and changes

                                                              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.

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