Logic Circuit Design: Controlling an Electromagnet with a Micro Switch

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The discussion focuses on using a micro switch to control an electromagnet on a steel wall, where the electromagnet is activated just before contact and deactivated just before losing contact. A truth table and logic circuit design are requested for this setup, but there is confusion about the requirements. One participant clarifies that a complex logic circuit is unnecessary, as the operation involves simply using the switch to control the magnet's on and off states during movement. The process involves the magnet energizing, making contact, the switch opening, and then de-energizing as it swings away. The main takeaway is the simplicity of the control mechanism rather than a detailed logic design.
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i need help for my assignment.

On a steel wall, the micro switch is used to activate and deactivate the electromagnet. Electromagnet will be energized just before it touches the steel wall and de-energized jus before losing contact with the wall in both directions. Write truth table and design the logic circuit to control the electromagnet.

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a logic cct is not required.
you are simply using a switch to make and break a magnet (on one wall?).
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