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The clip is not actually part of the circuit. It's merely a quick and easy way to connect things at

various points in the circuit, or to easily change the whole circuit layout, for example adding or

removing components while experimenting.

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What happens if you join two ends of the wire with a metal paper clip?

If you join two ends of a wire with a metal paper clip, you effectively create a closed circuit, allowing electric current to flow through the wire and the paper clip. This can cause the wire to heat up due to resistance, and if the circuit is powered by a high voltage or current, it may lead to overheating or even damage to the wire or clip. Additionally, if the wire is part of a larger electrical system, it could potentially create a short circuit, posing safety hazards.


What is the only thing that can use power in an electrical circuit?

The load that is connected to the circuit is what draws the power of the electrical circuit.


It closes the electrical circuit.?

The definition of a switch is a device that closes and opens an electrical circuit.


What part of circuit is not necessary for the circuit to be complete?

By definition an electrical circuit is a route or path that starts and finishes at the same place. So there is no part of an electrical circuit that is not necessary, because if there were it would not be an electrical circuit.An electrical circuit needs a power source. Conductors to transmit the voltage from the power source to the load. The final component of the electrical circuit is the load that you want to energize.If you remove any of the components there will be an open circuit and the load will be impossible to operate.


What is a electrical circuit?

An electrical circuit is a path which electrons from a current source flow. Electric current flows in a closed path called an electric circuit. The point where those electrons enter an electrical circuit is called the "source" of electrons. The point where the electrons leave an electrical circuit is called the "return". The exit point is called the "return" because electrons always end up at the source when they complete the path of an electrical circuit. The part of an electrical circuit that is between the electrons' starting point and the point where they return to the source is called an electrical circuit's "load". ---Nerd

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What is the symbol for a crocodile clip?

It resembles a crocodile's jaws.


How far can the electric current of a Duracell battery travel through a long crocodile clip?

All the way along when the crocodile clip is connected to a resistor, when the other end of the resistor is connected to the other side of the battery.


Would a paper clip complete a circuit to make a light glow?

No, a paper clip is not a good conductor of electricity and may not be able to complete a circuit to make a light glow. It is recommended to use materials that are good conductors like metal wire for completing an electrical circuit.


What happens if you join two ends of the wire with a metal paper clip?

If you join two ends of a wire with a metal paper clip, you effectively create a closed circuit, allowing electric current to flow through the wire and the paper clip. This can cause the wire to heat up due to resistance, and if the circuit is powered by a high voltage or current, it may lead to overheating or even damage to the wire or clip. Additionally, if the wire is part of a larger electrical system, it could potentially create a short circuit, posing safety hazards.


Are cathodes positive in an electrical circuit?

No, cathodes are negative in an electrical circuit.


What is he definition of electrical current?

The current flowing in an electrical circuit.


Why does the light bulb light when the needle touches a paper clip?

A circuit is complete


What does it mean when a snail owzes?

When a snail owzes you must remove the crocodile clip from its shell.


The drawing of an electrical circuit is called?

The drawing of an electrical circuit is called a.............= schematic drawing.


What could be causing the circuit trip in my electrical system?

The circuit trip in your electrical system could be caused by an overload of electrical devices on the circuit, a short circuit, or a ground fault.


When a switch in an electrical circuit is turned off what will happen?

Closing a switch in an electrical circuit will complete the circuit. The supply voltage will then be applied to that circuit, and current will flow through that circuit.


Does blu-tack break an electrical circuit?

No, an electrical approved switch is used to break an electrical circuit.