One terminal of both a normally open switch and normally closed switch are connected together. This forms a common point for both switches and could be used as the common terminal for a flow switch that contains a ____ switch.
A) single-pole double-throw
B) single-pole single-throw
C) double-pole single-throw
D) double-pole double-throw

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A single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switch has three terminals: one common terminal and two other terminals that it can switch between. In the described setup, connecting one terminal of both a normally open and a normally closed switch together essentially creates a scenario similar to an SPDT switch, where there is a common connection point (the connected terminal) and two distinct states (open or closed) that can be switched between.

One Terminal of Both a Normally Open Switch and Normally