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light up. In the “OFF” position, the circuit is broken, and the flow of electricity is stopped, turning
                 off the LED.

                 Observation

                  When the switch is turned ON, it allows the flow of electricity, and the LED lights up. This shows
                   how a complete circuit is necessary for electricity to flow.

                  When the switch is turned OFF, the flow of electricity is stopped, and the LED goes off. Students
                   observe that breaking a circuit prevents electricity from reaching
                   the LED, illustrating the importance of a closed loop for current
                   flow.


                 Application

                 Home Appliances: Buttons found in devices like fans, microwaves,
                 and ovens to power them on and off and to select different settings.



                 Sensor Integration with Alarm Systems


                 LED Module

                 An LED, or Light Emitting Diode, is a small and colorful light that can glow and brighten
                 things. LED lights come in many colors, and they are used in things like flashlights,
                 traffic signals, and even on some toys. They are cool because they last a long time and
                 use less energy than regular light bulbs.


                 LDR Module

                 LDR stands for Light Dependent Resistor, also known as light sensor. It is a special
                 kind of sensor as it can sense the light when it is bright or dark and helps in turning the
                 devices on or off accordingly.



                                                                                               21 st   #Information Literacy
                                Program the Tinker Orbit Kit to Create                       Century   #Creativity
                  Activity                                                                     Skills
                                Sense the Light Using Sensors


                 Overview

                 Students, have you ever wondered how street lights automatically turn on when it gets dark? This
                 happens because of a special sensor that can sense light levels. Using an LDR (Light Dependent
                 Resistor) and a light module, we will build a system that reacts to the amount of light around it. This
                 will help you understand how electronics and sensors work together to create smart devices we see

                 and use every day.




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