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A lot of components are there to do so.

In case of school experiments we use key for that purpose. There will be a hole which is a breakage for the completion of the circuit. If we insert a metallic rod inside the hole circuit is completed.

In house hold circuits we use switches of various catergory. Press type, pull type etc etc.

In case of automatic on and off circuits we use relay switches.

In electronic circuits we use transistor as a switch.

In general we call that component by the name 'switch'

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What happens when you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit?

When you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit, the circuit will break and all the other light bulbs in the circuit will turn off. This is because in a series circuit, the current flows through each component in succession, so removing one component interrupts the flow of current to the rest of the circuit.


What component is used to turn the current on and off?

A transistor is commonly used to turn the current on and off in electronic circuits. By applying a small input signal to the transistor, it can control the flow of current between its terminals, effectively acting as a switch.


What component in an electrical circuit provides resistance?

The component in an electrical circuit that provides resistance is called a resistor.


What are parallel circuits and series circuits?

Parallel and Series circuits are the two simples ways of connecting and composing an electrical circuit or electronic circuit. The difference is that the series circuit consist of one single path of electronic flow - where in if one is switch off, all of the remaining switches will be turned off as well. While the parallel circuit consists of two paths - where in even if the other path is swtiched off, the second path won't be wit the stopped flow of electricity.


What is the dis advantage of using parallel circuit and series circuit?

The disadvantage of a parallel circuit is that if one component fails, the other components will still work, making it harder to identify the faulty component. In a series circuit, if one component fails, it breaks the circuit and all components will stop working.

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What happens when you unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit?

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What happens to a circuit when you turn off a flashlight?

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What is a circuit in which electricity doesn't flow called?

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How do you prevent the excess amount of current flows through the source?

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Why a switch might be added to a circuit?

So you can turn it on... and you can turn it off...!


What does the on and off switch do on an electrical circuit?

The on and off switch controls the flow of electricity in the circuit. When the switch is on, it completes the circuit and allows electricity to flow through. When the switch is off, it breaks the circuit and stops the flow of electricity.


What does a switch do in a curcuit?

A switch can create a gap in a circuit causing the circuit to turn on or off!


When electrical circuit is open?

An open electrical circuit means that no electricity is flowing through the circuit. This could be because a switch is in the off position, or there is a break in the wiring, or a component in the circuit has failed, and other reasons are possible.


What is a devise that turns a circuit off and on?

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