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You can use a photoresistor cell to control turning on the lights at night and turning them off during the day using simple components. Here's how to do it: ### Required components: 1. **Photoresistor cell**: detects light. 2. **Resistor**: to reduce the flowing current. 3. **Transistor**: to control the light. 4. **Light (LED or electric light)**: the device to be controlled. 5. **Battery**: to provide power. 6. **Connecting wires**: to connect the components. ### Steps: 1. **Connecting the photoresistor**: - Connect the photoresistor to the resistor so that they are connected in a voltage divider circuit. - Assume the terminals of the photoresistor and resistor are connected at the same point. 2. **Connecting the transistor**: - Connect the base of the transistor to the point where the photoresistor and resistor are connected. - Connect the collector to the power source that will turn on the light. - Connect the emitter to ground. 3. **Connecting the light**: - Connect the light between the collector of the transistor and the power source. - Make sure the battery is connected correctly. 4. **Testing the system**: - When the light is weak (like at night), the photoresistor will have lower resistance, allowing current to flow to the transistor's base, thus turning on the light. - When there is bright light (like during the day), resistance increases, preventing the light from turning on. ### Notes: - Make sure to select appropriate components based on the current and voltage required by the light. - You can use different resistors to set the sensitivity level you desire. In this way, you will be able to build a system to automatically control turning on and off the light according to lighting conditions.

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