The "anatomy" of a gate
You may imagine a room with a well-drilled 'dutiful' official with e.g. the order: "if you see both lamps on, then push the button!" (don't mind the result...) - That would be the 'human version'.
The anatomy of a gate may also consist of relays, or transistors or pneumatically acted valves or...
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