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A circuit must have three basic components to make electricity flow.

1. Source of power or electricity.

2. Wires, switches and conductors through which the current can flow.

3. And finally a load to complete the circuit.

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A complete electric circuit includes a voltage source current wires and something to ground the flow of current?

If you ground the flow of current like the last part of your question states you will not have a complete circuit as the circuit will open on a short circuit. To make a complete circuit operate you need a power source, an overload device to protect the conductors of the circuit, conductors to carry the current and a load across the power source which causes the current to flow in the circuit. Leave any one of these things out and you will not have a complete circuit.


Which instrument do you use to measure the flow of current in a circuit?

To measure current you will need an ammeter.


What is current density?

Current density is the amount of electrical current flowing in a unit of cross sectional area of that conductor. You'd look at the current flowing and the cross sectional area of the conductor and make a calculation from that. All you need do is decide on what unit of cross sectional area you wish to use. In wire, we usually use mils. Use the links below for more information.Density current is the measure of the density of flow of a conserved charge


Do you need to apply a load to see a voltage drop across a resistor?

You'll see a voltage drop across a resistor if current is flowing through it. It only has to be a part of a complete circuit, i.e. one in which current is flowing.


What are the images of series and parallel circuit?

parallel circuit, a circuit containing two or more subcircuits connected across each other allowing current flow to divide between them, the voltage across all of these subcircuits is identicalseries circuit, a circuit containing two or more subcircuits connected inline with each other allowing the voltage to distribute across them, current flow through all these subcircuits is identicalopen circuit, a circuit with a break (or opening) in it, preventing current from flowingclosed circuit, a circuit with no breaks (its fully closed) in it, permitting current flowshort circuit, a circuit having an unintended low impedance path (or shortcut path) somewhere in it causing current flow to bypass one or more subcircuits within the circuit; this often causes excessive current flow and damage, unless a fuse melts or a circuit breaker pops to create an open circuit and thus protect things

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What do you need to complete before the current?

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What do you need to complete before the current flows?

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A complete electric circuit includes a voltage source current wires and something to ground the flow of current?

If you ground the flow of current like the last part of your question states you will not have a complete circuit as the circuit will open on a short circuit. To make a complete circuit operate you need a power source, an overload device to protect the conductors of the circuit, conductors to carry the current and a load across the power source which causes the current to flow in the circuit. Leave any one of these things out and you will not have a complete circuit.


what is a complete path for current to flow fleery?

To generate a complete path for current to flow freely, you need a closed circuit where electricity can travel without any interruptions. This typically involves connecting a power source (such as a battery) to a load (such as a light bulb) using conductive materials like wires. Any breaks or gaps in this path will disrupt the flow of current.


Does current need free electrons for it to flow?

yes it need ion to flow


What 3 things do you need for an electric current?

To have an electric current, you need a source of voltage (such as a battery or power supply), a complete electrical circuit (includes wires and components), and a conductive material (such as copper wire) for electrons to flow through.


What are the parts of an electrical current?

A flow of electrons is needed to have a current. And there (usually) must be a complete circuit. And you need a voltage to make the current move around your circuit. All tied up in Ohms Law - which I'll leave to you.


If any men hang to live conductor then will he experience shock?

You would not get shocked because you need to complete the circuit to allow current to flow. If you leaned a ladder against a transmission line you would get shocked because there is now a path for current to flow to ground.


In order to make an electric current flow it is necessary to have?

In order to make an electric current flow, you need a closed circuit that includes a source of electrical energy, such as a battery or a power outlet, and a complete path for the current to flow, typically made up of conductive materials like copper wires. The flow of electric current occurs when there is a potential difference (voltage) between two points in the circuit, causing electrons to move from one point to another.


What are two things required to make electric current flow in a circuit?

you need an electrical supply and a load. nice and simple.


What does an electric current need in order to flow?

An electric current needs a closed circuit, which provides a complete path for the flow of electrons. This circuit typically includes a power source, such as a battery or generator, connecting wires, and a load, such as a light bulb or motor, that utilizes the electricity. Without a closed circuit, electrons cannot flow continuously and no electric current is generated.


Which instrument do you use to measure the flow of current in a circuit?

To measure current you will need an ammeter.