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What describes electricity flowing from a battery though a switch to a light bulb?
Circuit
Electrons flow form the positive end of the battery through the wire connecting the positive terminal to a switch. The other end of the switch is connected to one terminal on the bulb, the other terminal of the bulb is connected to the negative end of the battery. No electrons (current) flows as long as the switch is open. Once the switch is closed and if the battery has enough voltage and current capacity to make the filament in the bulb glow, then the bulb emits light (together with wasted heat). If the switch is open, no current flows through the entire circuit and the bulb does not glow.
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What describes electricity flowing from a battery through a switch to a light bulb?
A circuit
How do you prevent electricity?
Your question is unclear. To prevent electricity flowing you open the circuit. This can be done by disconnecting it from the source by a switch, for example. An insulator will also prevent electricity flowing.
What can stop electricity from flowing through a circuit?
There are several things that can stop electricity from flowing through a circuit, including an open switch, a broken wire, or a disconnected component. These interruptions create gaps in the circuit that prevent the flow of electricity.
What starts a car?
The ignition switch completes the circuit of electricity from the battery to the starter that actually turn the engine over and starts it.The ignition switch completes the circuit of electricity from the battery to the starter that actually turn the engine over and starts it.
What is the device to break a circuit?
A switch is a device used to break a circuit. By opening the switch, the circuit is interrupted and electricity stops flowing. This allows for controlling the flow of electricity to different components in a circuit.
How can you test a light switch without removing it?
You can test a light switch without removing it by using a voltage tester or a multimeter to check if there is electricity flowing through the switch when it is turned on.
How does a battery powered light work?
The battery chemically stores electricity so when you 'switch on' the light then electricity flows from the battery to the bulb. The bulb the heats up to glow white and the reflector shines the light out of the battery powered light
Why do the lights stay on when the switch is off?
When the switch is off, the lights stay on because there may be a problem with the wiring or the switch itself, allowing electricity to continue flowing to the lights even when the switch is in the off position.
Is an open switch in an electrical circuit to prevent current flow?
Yes, an open switch breaks the circuit and prevents electricity flowing through. A closed switch on the other hand completes the circuit and in turn helps electricity travel through the circuit.
Why does a switch need to be made out of insulators and conductors?
A switch needs to be made out of insulators and conductors to control the flow of electricity. Insulators prevent electricity from flowing when the switch is off, while conductors allow electricity to flow when the switch is on. This ensures that the circuit can be opened and closed as needed.
How does circuit stop flowing when light bulb switch is off?
The simplist answers is that electricity needs to complete a circuit fully. It stops flowing because there is no complete circuit. The switch is a device for opening and closing the circuit. When the switch is in the off position the circuit is said to be open and electricity cannot flow.
What is on off switch?
Say it is a power circuit, a light bulb is bright from the battery, flowing through the wires and the light bulb. There is a switch controling the power that goes through, so if you switched the off switch off, the power will no longer be flowing through(the light bulb wouldn't be bright any longer). Say it is a power circuit, a light bulb is bright from the battery, flowing through the wires and the light bulb. There is a switch controling the power that goes through, so if you switched the off switch off, the power will no longer be flowing through(the light bulb wouldn't be bright any longer).
