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  1. Relay - Wikipedia

    A relay is an electrically operated switch. It has a set of input terminals for one or more control signals, and a set of operating contact terminals. The switch may have any number of contacts …

  2. Luge relay explained: each country sends down four sleds, fastest …

    6 days ago · Why luge relay is the most can't-miss event at the Winter Olympics Each competing nation sends down four sleds, one after another. The fastest time wins.

  3. How Relays Work - HowStuffWorks

    May 17, 2024 · Powered by electromagnets, a relay is simply a mechanical switch, and you'll find them all over a typical house or car. Find out what these simple components are doing in all …

  4. Understanding Relays: How and When to Use Them

    Aug 15, 2025 · This guide covers relay types, contact configurations, pin labels, selection tips, applications, relay vs. transistor comparison, and how to test and troubleshoot relays.

  5. What is Relay? - GeeksforGeeks

    Jul 23, 2025 · Basically, the relay is just like a mechanical switch, but we can control it with an electromagnetic signal instead of manually turning it on or off. It can be of different types, like …

  6. How Does a Relay Work? A Complete Guide - Microchip USA

    Aug 22, 2025 · A relay is an electromechanical or solid-state device that uses a small input signal to switch a larger load current. In simple terms, it works like a remote-controlled switch.

  7. How a Relay Works and How to Use It in Circuits

    Mar 8, 2024 · Learn how a relay works and how you can use it to turn on/off high-power devices with tiny signals. Includes practical circuit examples.

  8. France scores men's 4x7.5km relay gold in biathlon showdown

    15 hours ago · Team France won its first-ever Olympic gold in the men's 4x7.5km biathlon relay after flipping the lead from juggernaut Norway on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Milan Cortina 2026.

  9. Relay | Switching, Contacts, Circuitry | Britannica

    Dec 20, 2025 · Relay, in electricity, electromagnetic device for remote or automatic control of current in one (relay) circuit, using the variation in current in another (energizing) circuit.

  10. Understanding Relays: Function, Wiring & Key Uses

    Jul 4, 2025 · A relay is an electromechanical switch operated by an electric current. When current flows through its coil, it generates a magnetic field that moves an internal switch to open or …