A relay is best described as
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Correct answer to question 28 (Electronics Information): a switch operated by an electromagnet
Method
A small current through the relay's coil creates a magnetic field that pulls contacts together, letting a weak signal switch a much larger load. That is how a car's starter circuit works.
Updated: November 2026
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