Question: What is the difference between a momentary switch and a latching switch?

Options:

1. Momentary switches stay on until released, latching switches do not
2. Latching switches stay on until released, momentary switches do not
3. Both are the same
4. Momentary switches are used for high power, latching switches are not

Correct Answer: Latching switches stay on until released, momentary switches do not

Solution:

A latching switch remains in its last position until manually changed, while a momentary switch only stays on while pressed.