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Can a magnet stop an electric current?
A magnet cannot stop an electric current, but it can influence the flow of the current. Moving a magnet near a wire carrying an electric current can induce a voltage in the wire, which can affect the behavior of the current.
What type of device is commonly used to easily start and stop the flow of electrical current?
A switch is commonly used to easily start and stop the flow of electrical current.
What is the ability to slow down or stop the flow of an electric current?
The ability to slow down or stop the flow of an electric current is called resistance. This property is measured in ohms and is often used in electronic components like resistors to control the flow of electricity. Increasing resistance reduces the current flow, while decreasing resistance allows more current to pass through.
What could stop the flow if there is too much electric current?
circuit breaker or fuse
How can the flow of electric current be started and stopped?
Electric current can be started by closing a circuit, allowing the flow of electrons. This can be done by pressing a switch to complete the circuit. To stop the flow of electric current, the circuit needs to be opened, typically by opening the switch, which interrupts the flow of electrons.
What is a complete electric ciruit?
A complete electric circuit is a closed loop through which an electric current can flow. It consists of a power source, such as a battery, wires to carry the current, and a load, such as a light bulb or motor, that operates using the current. If any part of the circuit is broken, the flow of electricity will stop.
What device used to stop and start the flow of electricity in a circuit is a?
A switch is a device that stops and starts current flow in a circuit.
Does an electric current move a short distance and then stop?
No, an electric current flows continuously in a closed circuit. The movement of charges (usually electrons) through the conductor allows the flow of current to persist until the circuit is broken.
Why do electro-magnets stop working when you flip the switch?
When you flip the switch to turn off the electromagnet, the flow of electric current stops, which in turn stops the magnetic field from being produced by the coil. The magnetic field is generated by the flow of electric current through the coil, so cutting off the current stops the magnetic field, causing the electromagnet to stop working.
Which electrical protective device is designed to detect a difference in a current between circuit wires and interrupt the circuit and stop the flow of electricity?
A resistor is a device designed to detect difference in current and stop the flow of electricity. On most every type of electric engine or circuit has a resistor.
What happens when a switch is in a circuit is opened?
it prevents electricity to flow. i hope that is right
Why does a switch make a light turn on and off?
The purpose of a switch is to stop and start a current flow in a circuit. The stopping of a current flow in a circuit effects the load of the circuit by stopping its action. Resuming the current flow in a circuit also resumes the action of the load.
