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When a lightning strike occurs, it has closed it's circuit, much like a light switch. Once the contacts in the light switch get close enough to cause current to flow, an arc occurs, all the way until actual contact is made. I maintain that the path of a lightning strike is preprogrammed, just before the actual strike occurs. The ground potential and the charge in the skies potential, feel each other and build up the power/potential to reach each other on the established sensed path. An actual strike occurs by part of the strike rising from the ground and the other part of the strike coming out of the sky, the meeting of the two culminating in the clap/boom noise heard when they meet. The lightning is a closed circuit as soon as the potential meeting of both ground and sky charges are sensed and before the actual strike appears in the sky.
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How is a circuit diagram related to a closed circuit?
A circuit diagram could be related to a closed circuit if the diagram is of a closed circuit.
What happens when a circuit is closed?
when a circuit is closed, electricity can move though it.
Is series circuit open or closed?
open 2nd answer: The meaning of circuit means ' a closed loop', whether it is an electric circuit, a circuit of a race, or the circuit of a traveling judge. So, by definition, the Series Circuit is closed.
A closed path through which electrons can flow is?
A closed path through which electrons flow is known as a circuit.
Why must a circuit be closed in order for a current to flow?
A circuit must be closed in order for a current to flow because it helps keep a current flow pass. When the switch is closed on a circuit there is a constant flow. When the switches open the flow is disturbed around the circuit.
How is a circuit diagram related to a closed circuit?
A circuit diagram could be related to a closed circuit if the diagram is of a closed circuit.
When a circuit is not closed?
When a circuit is not closed it is not operating.
When is a circuit is closed?
When a circuit is not closed it is not operating.
What is another word for closed circuit?
Another word for closed circuit is a loop.
When a light is on it is part of a scolde circuit?
when a light is on it is part of a scolde circuit
In an closed circuit will the lights be on or off?
Lights are on in closed circuit. It means that is a current flowing when circuit is being closed.
Why does an electric circuit have to be closed for it to work?
yes it does have to be a closed circuit
How does closed circuit work?
A closed circuit works by having electricity flow in a complete circuit or circle or any closed shape.
What happens to an electric current when a circuit is closed?
If the circuit is closed the electric current will be closed as well.
What happens when a circuit is closed?
when a circuit is closed, electricity can move though it.
Is series circuit open or closed?
open 2nd answer: The meaning of circuit means ' a closed loop', whether it is an electric circuit, a circuit of a race, or the circuit of a traveling judge. So, by definition, the Series Circuit is closed.
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.
