When discussing electrical loads, which component is NOT typically considered a load?

In the context of electrical loads, switches are not considered a load because they do not consume electrical energy to perform their function. Instead, switches function as control devices that open or close a circuit, allowing or preventing the flow of electricity to other components in the system.

Light bulbs, motors, and heating elements, on the other hand, are all devices that transform electrical energy into another form of energy—light for bulbs, mechanical energy for motors, and thermal energy for heating elements—thus classifying them as electrical loads. Therefore, the notable distinction is that while light bulbs, motors, and heating elements require power to operate and create a demand on the electrical system, switches merely facilitate the flow of electricity and do not contribute to the overall load.