๐Ÿ’กap physics c: e&m review

Switch

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A circuit element that can open or close a circuit to control the flow of charge.

AP course connection

Topic 11.2: 11.2 Electric Circuits

Unit 11

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