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In order to flow electricity must follow what?

In order to flow, electricity must follow a complete path known as a circuit. This circuit typically consists of a power source, conductive material, and a load that uses the electrical energy. If any part of the circuit is broken, the electricity will not flow.


Is NOT needed to form an electric circuit?

A complete electric circuit does not require a switch. While a switch is useful for controlling the flow of electricity, the basic components needed to form a circuit include a power source (like a battery), conductive pathway (like wires), and a load (like a light bulb) that uses the electricity. Without these elements, electricity cannot flow and complete the circuit.


In a circuit the purpose of a switch is to?

In a circuit, the purpose of a switch is to control the current flow to the load by opening the circuit (off) or closing the circuit (on). When the circuit is open, the is no complete loop through which the current can flow. When the switch closes the circuit, it restores the loop, and thus allows the current to flow.


Electricity will travel in a broken circuit?

Electricity cannot travel in a broken circuit because a complete path is required for the flow of electric current. When the circuit is broken, the continuity is interrupted, preventing electrons from moving through the circuit. Therefore, no current flows, and devices connected to the circuit will not operate. To restore electricity flow, the circuit must be repaired to ensure a continuous path for the current.


When you flip a switch to turn on the light you?

Either close the circuit, or complete the circuit, should work here.

Related Questions

How does a switch control the flow of electricity?

When the switch is open, the circuit is not a complete circuit. Electricity needs a complete circuit of conductive material. The switch breaks the circuit causing the flow of electricity to be disrupted. When you close the switch, a full circuit is restored thus restoring the flow of electricity.


Electricity will flow only if an electrical circuit is?

if an electric circuit has potential difference. Electricity will flow only if an electrical circuit is closed.


What is the difference between a complete and incomplete circuit?

In the simplest form; The difference between a complete and incopmlete circuit is... Complete means that electricity CAN and WILL flow through it where as with an incomplete circuit does not have the ability to conduct current is broken... Here is an example. -----/----- Incomplete cicuit, something preventing electricity to flow ----------- complete circuit, electricity can flow.


A path for electricity to flow is a?

A path for electricity to flow is called a circuit. In a circuit, electrical current can flow from the power source through a conductor (such as a wire) to power an electrical device before returning to the power source. A complete circuit is necessary for electricity to flow.


In order to flow electricity must follow what?

In order to flow, electricity must follow a complete path known as a circuit. This circuit typically consists of a power source, conductive material, and a load that uses the electrical energy. If any part of the circuit is broken, the electricity will not flow.


How can one close an open circuit?

One can close an open circuit by adding a complete loop of wire. This will allow the electricity to flow through the circuit, while electricity will not flow in an open circuit.


A simple circuit?

A simple circuit is a basic, simple and complete path through which electricity can flow.


Will electricity pass through 2 wires?

Yes, electricity can pass through two wires if they are connected in a circuit where there is a complete path for the electricity to flow. If the wires are not connected in a closed circuit, the electricity will not flow between them.


How does closed circuit work?

A closed circuit works by having electricity flow in a complete circuit or circle or any closed shape.


The path electricity follows is called a what?

The path electricity follows is called a circuit. A circuit provides a complete loop through which electric current can flow, typically consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load that uses the electricity. If the circuit is broken or incomplete, the flow of electricity is interrupted.


What is an electrical path that is not complete?

An electrical path that is not complete is called an open circuit. In an open circuit, there is a break in the path that prevents the flow of electricity, so the circuit is not complete and devices connected to it will not function.


In a closed and open circuit which one can energy pass?

In a closed circuit, energy can pass through the circuit because it forms a complete loop allowing the flow of electricity. In an open circuit, energy cannot pass through as the circuit is incomplete and does not allow the flow of electricity.