Switches And Sockets

Switch
Function: To interrupt or allow the flow of electricity.
How it works: It is a manual control that "breaks" (opens) or "completes" (closes) the electrical circuit.
Examples:
A standard toggle switch for a light.
A dimmer switch to control light intensity.
An isolator switch to completely cut off power for maintenance.
Socket
Function: To provide a point of connection to the electrical power supply.
How it works: It has jacks or slots that accept a plug, delivering power to the connected device.
Examples:
A two-pin socket for ungrounded connections.
A three-pin socket, which adds a ground pin for safety to prevent electric shock.
Universal sockets that can accept different types of plugs.