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The simple answer is that when a circuit is "closed" electrons from the power source are able to flow from one pole to another. The devise being powered is "on" or functioning. When a circuit is open there is a break in the path, normally created by a switch being in the off position, but also possibly caused by a broken wire, something not making proper contact, damage, etc.

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