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Knife switch

A knife switch is a type of switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit. It is composed of a hinge which allows a metal lever, or knife, to be lifted from or inserted into a slot or jaw. The hinge and jaw are both fixed to an insulated base, and the knife has an insulated handle. Current flows through the switch when the knife is pushed…

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Knife switch

Nodes19
Edges18
Triples10
Avg. degree1.89
Density0.105263
Components1

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Knife switch

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related to history · 5
Knife switch → As, Early, In, Open, These
related to Current uses · 3
Knife switch → DC, The, Though
is a · 1
Knife switch → type of switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit

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knife switch jaw hinge switches used current circuit metal slot arc electrical handle single one open single-throw electricity opened exposed

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Knife switchis atype of switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit0.90text
circuit breakers are usedinstance ofand manual switches0.80text
Knife switchrelated to Current usesThough0.60section
Knife switchrelated to Current usesThe0.60section
Knife switchrelated to Current usesDC0.60section
Knife switchrelated to historyEarly0.60section
Knife switchrelated to historyAs0.60section
Knife switchrelated to historyOpen0.60section
Knife switchrelated to historyIn0.60section
Knife switchrelated to historyThese0.60section

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