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For electricity to do useful work, it has to flow from a positive pole to a negative pole. (conventional current flow).
There has to be an electrical path between these two poles, provided by conducting wires and electrical components.
So the current flows from a source of electricity (say a battery), through the wires and components, then back to the same power sources other pole, in a circular fashion, completing the circle. Hence Circuit.
If a set of wires and components (say a lamp) completes this circle, such that when power is applied to the terminals, it works; then that set of wires and components is called a circuit.
If a stray wire connects straight across the power supply terminals, the power will take the least line of resistance and flow that way, instead of through the desired circuit.
This is then known as a short circuit. It takes the short path and does nothing useful, it takes as much current as possible, which ususally results in the wires overheating and catching fire.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoA conductive substance arranged in a complete/closed loop.
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∙ 13y agoAn electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow. Also if you want to find a definition why not go to dictionary.com,IT's way easier.
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∙ 9y agoElectric current is the rate of charge or flow past a given point in an electric circuit. It is measured in Coulombs/second which is named Amperes.
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∙ 7y agoAn electric circuit is best described as a loop.
the flow of electrons
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∙ 12y agoA circuit is the interconnection of circuit elements.
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What best describes continuity in a circuit?
Continuity in a circuit means no breaks; continuous.
Closed path where electric current can flow is called a?
I guess Electric Circuit....
What is a break in an electrical circuit called?
A break in an electric circuit is called an open circuit. Electric current will not flow through an open circuit.
What best describes a necessary condition of a series circuit?
the complete and total absence of any point in the circuit where the current has any choice of which way to go ... no 'forks in the road'
When does the electric current flow?
An electric current will flow if there is a voltage, and a conducting path (usually a closed circuit is required).An electric current will flow if there is a voltage, and a conducting path (usually a closed circuit is required).An electric current will flow if there is a voltage, and a conducting path (usually a closed circuit is required).An electric current will flow if there is a voltage, and a conducting path (usually a closed circuit is required).
What best describes electric circuit?
An electric circuit is best described as a loop. the flow of electrons
What describes the flow of electric current in an AC circuit?
alternating curet
What best describes continuity in a circuit?
Continuity in a circuit means no breaks; continuous.
What best describes electric currents?
The flow of electrons
What definition best describes myoelectric?
The term for electric properties of muscles.
What causes a electric current in a electric circuit?
Voltage causes current to flow in an electric circuit.
The pathway taken by an electric current is a?
The term is "circuit" (from the same root as circle) An electric circuit must be uninterrupted for the current to flow. (This is why circuit-breakers are also called circuit-interruptors.)
What is the history of the electric circuit?
the history of the electric circuit is that the person who made it his name is jack kilby but the history is that the electric circuit was one of the easiest way was to make the electric circuit when the electricity went out. THE END
How can you make the electric circuit?
Anything with a voltage power source, connecting wire and a load is an electric circuit. Hence if you have a flashlight you have an electric circuit.
Advantages of an electric circuit?
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Closed path where electric current can flow is called a?
I guess Electric Circuit....
What term best describes an electrical circuit in which no current flows from the power source through the control component load and conductors?
A cold circuit
