ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Flip-flops

Ok, imagine you have a pair of sandals that only cover your toes and the bottom of your feet. These sandals are called flip-flops! They're called flip-flops because when you walk, they make a sound like "flip" and "flop" as they hit the ground.

Now, imagine there are electronic gadgets inside your brain that can change their output when they're given certain signals. These gadgets are called flip-flops, too! They're like small switches that can be turned on or off depending on a signal they receive.

Just like how you can decide to walk forward or stop walking depending on what you see and feel, these electronic flip-flops can change their output depending on the signals they receive. They can be used in things like computer processors and memory circuits to help store and process information.

So, flip-flops can be things you wear on your feet or little gadgets inside electronic devices that switch on and off depending on signals!
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