Wikijunior:Big Book of Fun Science Experiments/Simple switch
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To make a simple switch you will need:
- a battery
- a bulb in a bulb holder
- a small block of wood
- 2 brass pins
- a paperclip
- 3 wires with "alligator" clips.
[edit] Build Your Switch
- Measure your paperclip, then subtract 1/4 inch from its length.
- Shove the pins in the wood that far apart, making sure one of the pins goes through the paperclip.
[edit] Wire Up!
- Run a wire from one terminal of the battery to one pin on the switch.
- Run another wire from the other pin to the bulb.
- Run the third wire from the other terminal of the bulb to the second terminal of the battery.
Have Fun!
