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A circuit will not work if a switch is open, be because it is not allowing the electricity to flow. Where as if it was closed it would give the electricity a sealed off path to flow through.
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If an appliance does not work at all when you plug it in and turn the switch on the appliance circuit is what?
The appliance's circuit is open.
How does a contact switch work?
A switch has moving contacts, name them ?
How does a pressure switch work?
Pressure switches work differently depending on the type of switch you are referring to. The two main types are electromechanical and solid-state types.
When is a thermodynamic work said to be positive?
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What kind of simple machine is a light switch?
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How does a trip switch work?
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What position does the switch have to be in for a circuit to work?
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Why a circuit will not work if the switch is off?
Current flow path is open.
1986 BMW windows don't work no voltage to switches curcuit breaker been replaced there is voltage to breaker but windows still do not work If you jump window switches windows work What is wrong?
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How do you open a hatch glass on a 2004 s10 blazer when switch wont work?
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Why will a bulb not light if a switch is open in a circuit?
It will not work because it has to be closed so the electricity can go to the bulb.
If an appliance does not work at all when you plug it in and turn the switch on the appliance circuit is what?
The appliance's circuit is open.
Can diode work as switch?
yes diode can be used as a switch as it conducts current in only one direction.it is a open switch when it reverse biased.and as aclosed switch when it is forward biased.but we consider diode as ideal .
Can series circuits work when a switch is open?
No. Since the switch is in series with the circuit, opening it blocks the current flow through the circuit, turning it off.
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There is a switch that allows you to open and close the Lincoln Navigator rear side windows. The switch is located on the overhead console.
What is the difference between open and close switch?
In an open circuit no cuttent can flow so the switch would have to be in the off position- the switch is open and not completing the circuit. A closed circuit is one where current can flow all the way through, the switch would have to on and therefore closed.
