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Complete the truth table to show all the different combinations possible in the circuit in Figure 9. Indicate a "0" for an off position, and "1" for an on or closed position.

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Here is the completed truth table for the circuit with two switches in series:

  1. Understand the circuit and inputs.

    The circuit shows two switches, A and B, connected in series with a lamp and a battery. For the lamp to light up (output = 1), both switches A and B must be closed (on position = 1). If either switch is open (off position = 0), the circuit is broken, and the lamp will not light up (output = 0).

  2. Fill in the truth table based on all possible combinations.

    There are four possible combinations for two switches:

    • Both switches open (A=0, B=0)
    • Switch A open, Switch B closed (A=0, B=1)
    • Switch A closed, Switch B open (A=1, B=0)
    • Both switches closed (A=1, B=1)

    Let's determine the output for each:

    • If Input A = 0 and Input B = 0: Both switches are open, so the lamp is off. Output = 0.
    • If Input A = 0 and Input B = 1: Switch A is open, so the lamp is off. Output = 0.
    • If Input A = 1 and Input B = 0: Switch B is open, so the lamp is off. Output = 0.
    • If Input A = 1 and Input B = 1: Both switches are closed, so the lamp is on. Output = 1.

    Here is the completed truth table:

    Input AInput BOutput000010100111\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Input A} & \text{Input B} & \text{Output} \\ \hline 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ \hline \end{array}
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