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Electrical device which, when energised by a small electrical current (low-power, control circuit), safely switches a larger electrical current (controlled circuit).

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gpio turning on/off relay, seems backwards

Here is how it works in simple terms. Consider the following schematic. Applying a LOW to a lamps turns it on. It is sometimes referred to as "active low" signal. simulate this circuit – Sch …
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why GPIO.LOW is used to turn the switch on?

Here are some ways to connect a bulb. simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
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