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Record 1 2016-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
  • Electrical Engineering
CONT

When a voltage is applied to the input coil, the resulting current creates a magnetic field. The magnetic field pulls a metal switch (or reed) towards it and the contacts touch, closing the switch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
  • Électrotechnique

Spanish

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