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Learn: Control Light + Motion

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LEARN · DAYS 6-7

Control Light + Motion

Some components care about direction. Others limit current or turn electrical energy into motion.

Objective
Control and explain outputs
Evidence
Lab 3 + checkpoint
Safety
Hands clear of the fan

Watch: LEDs, resistors, and motors

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LED directionAn LED lights only when connected in the correct direction.
ResistanceA resistor limits current. A higher resistance can make the same LED dimmer.
Motor directionReverse the motor connection and the motor can spin the other way.

Trace the system

User presses switchPath closesComponents control currentLight or motion changes

When the user ___, the circuit ___, so the motor/LED ___.

Word bank: polarity · direction · resistor · current · input · path · output · status