CHS: Lesson - Circuits and Hardware Innovation

Circuits and Hardware Innovation

As we continue exploring the relationship between hardware and software, let's investigate how simple computer hardware can be used to develop innovative new products that interact with the physical world.

Circuits

A circuit is a closed path that allows electricity to flow from one point to another. They are some of the most basic hardware components in computers. As you watch the video below to learn more about circuits, think of ways this common hardware is used in innovative ways.

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