Logic gate: OR - GCSE Computer Science Definition

A logic gate is a tiny electronic device that makes decisions in computers and electronic devices. The OR gate is a type of logic gate that works like a decision-maker using a simple rule: if at least one of its inputs is "on" (which means it is given the value 1), the output will be "on" as well. If both inputs are off (given the value 0), then the output will be off. Imagine it like a light switch with two buttons; if either button (or both) is pressed, the light turns on. In GCSE Computer Science, understanding how OR gates work is important because they help control how computers process information by combining different input signals to produce the desired output.