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When the circuit is interrupted, the current stops flowing.

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What happens to an electric current at a switch?

At a switch, the electric current can be opened (turned off) or closed (turned on) depending on the position of the switch. When the switch is opened, the circuit is broken, and no current flows. When the switch is closed, the circuit is complete, and current can flow through the circuit.


What happens to a wire when and electric current passes through it?

When an electric current passes through a wire, the wire heats up due to the resistance in the material. The current causes electrons to flow through the wire, creating a magnetic field around it. This effect is used in electromagnets and electric motors.


What happens to the direction of a magnetic field around an electric current when the direction of the current is reversed?

The direction of the magnetic field around the electric current also reverses when the direction of the current is reversed. This is determined by the right-hand rule, where the direction of the magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the current flow.


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The opposite of an electric current is the absence of an electric current, meaning no flow of electric charge through a conductor.


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