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An open circuit is a break in the conductive path of the circuit,thus stopping current flow.
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How can one close an open circuit?
One can close an open circuit by adding a complete loop of wire. This will allow the electricity to flow through the circuit, while electricity will not flow in an open circuit.
What is the symbol for a open circuit?
When a circuit is in off condition then it is called an open circuit..
When one resistance or load in a series circuit gets defective the circuit becomes?
The circuit will become an open circuit.
In a series circuit if 1 bulb goes out the circuit is considered open or closed?
If one bulb in a series circuit goes out, then current can't flow anywherein the circuit. A circuit in which current can't flow is an open circuit.
What is close circuit and an open circuit?
a closed circuit is a complete circuit with no breaks at all, one example:- a closed circuit occurs when you turn the light switch on an open circuit has a physical break in the circuit, which stops the flow of electrons. one example is when the lights are turned off, the switch creates a physical break in the circuit
What determines if a circuit is open or closed?
Closed. If it is open then the power is off.
In a series connection if one component fails the whole circuit fails?
Yes. Open circuit. A: It depends on the failure type a short will not necessarily make an open circuit but rather a non functional circuit.
What do you mean by open and closed electric circuit?
An open circuit is one where the current is not able to complete the circuit. An example could be a light bulb connected to power but switched off, the circuit being broken by the switch, and considered "open." When flipping the switch On, it connects the power and the circuit is then closed.
Why is an open circuit called open?
An open circuit is called open because the circuit has an opening, a disconnection. In other words, there is an open space in the circuit in which the electrons cannot move through.
What do you call a circuit when the switch is open?
An open circuit....
A wire wrapped around a magnet is an example of a open circuit?
No. An open circuit is any CIRCUIT (from circle) which is not closed. That is; any break in the circle (circuit) makes it an open circuit.
What is open circuit voltage when load is connected?
As load is conected in circuit , so thre is no open circuit therefore there would not be any open circuit voltage.
