A switch that is used on 240-volt residential branch circuits to control a load from one location is called a __________ switch.

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A double-pole switch is used for 240-volt circuits, while a single-pole switch is used for 120-volt circuits. An occupancy switch is used to automatically control lighting based on motion detection. A combination switch is a switch and receptacle in one device, and is not related to controlling a 240-volt load from one location.

A Switch That Is Used on 240-Volt Residential Branch Circuits