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What happens when a switch circuit is opened?
When a switch is closed the path through the circuit is continuous.
How can a broken wire affect a series circuit differently than a parallel circuit?
In a series circuit, all the current passes through the one circuit. Any break will totally remove power from all of the circuit.Parallel circuits have more than one branch where the current can flow. A broken wire will only affect one part, the rest of the circuit will still pass current.In a series circuit, all the current passes through the one circuit. Any break will totally remove power from all of the circuit.Parallel circuits have more than one branch where the current can flow. A broken wire will only affect one part, the rest of the circuit will still pass current.
Why use relay insted of switch?
Because a switch is a 'permanent' action. A relay only completes the circuit while there is power. If there is a fault in the circuit, a switch will still allow power through, whereas a relay will break the circuit.
How does energy still flow through a circuit when it is broken?
When a circuit is broken, energy cannot flow through it in the traditional sense. However, energy can still be present in the form of electric fields or stored energy in components like capacitors or inductors. These components can release energy momentarily even when the circuit is not complete. Additionally, in certain conditions, alternate pathways may allow for some energy transfer, but generally, a complete circuit is necessary for sustained energy flow.
What is the effect if a bulb is broken in a parallel or series circuit?
parallel circuit: Providing that the breakage does not result in a short circuit the other bulbs will still light. series circuit: If the breakage results in a short circuit through the bulb the other bulbs will light more brightly. If the breakage results in a breakage of the connection through the bulb then the other bulbs will not light.
Why does a circuit stop working when you remove the battery?
The battery is the power source of the circuit. It supplies current to the circuit and the circuit is simply a path for the current to follow. When you remove the current (battery), the path still exists but there is no current going through it.
What are 2 types a circuits?
There are two types of circuits: series, and parallel. In a series circuit, electricity flows through all components of the circuit in a series. This means it flows from the power source, through all the components as a whole, then back to the source. A parallel circuit, on the other hand has the electricity flow through the components separately. Power flows from the source to each individual component individually, then back to the source. In a series circuit, if one component is missing or broken, the circuit will not function. With a parallel circuit, on the other hand, if a part is missing, or broken, all the other components will still work.
If you unscrew a light bulb slightly and leave the power on to it is it still using power?
Possibly. If it still works when you turn it on, the of course it is using power. If it does not work when it otherwise would, then it is definitely not using power, just as if you didn't have the bulb there at all. <<>> With the voltage on the circuit and the light bulb in the circuit, the bulb will glow. If you unscrew the bulb until it goes out the potential voltage will still be in the circuit but no current will flow so no power will be used. In this scenario the unscrewing of the bulb will be the same as using a switch in the circuit to interrupt the current flow.
How can an ohmmeter be damaged?
By connecting it to a circuit with the power still applied. Ohm meters work best when the component under test is removed from the circuit to eliminate parallel paths of current through other components.
When the cadillac converter is broken does the car have power still?
The Catalytic Converter is an emissions control device on your car and can be disabled (illegally). Your car will still have power if it is broken/disabled but will fail emissions.
What is an complete circuit?
A circuit is complete whenever current can flow from the battery (or what is producing current), through the circuit, and back to the battery. A complete circuit could contain just a battery and one wire. An incomplete circuit could be a battery with a wire attached to just one terminal, because current cannot flow all the way through the circuit in this case (i.e. cannot flow through the battery). note: not all elements in a circuit may have current flow in a complete circuit. For instance, a light bulb may be shorted but you still have a complete circuit.
If the filament of the bulb is broken would the circuit be complete?
If the bulb's filament is broken, the whole circuit becomes open. If the bulb is in a series circuit or is the only bulb, the electricity would no longer flow. If the bulb is in a parallel circuit, along with other bulbs, then only the blown bulb would go out, and the other bulbs would still work.
