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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 switch→Path closes→Components control current→Light or motion changes

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

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