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Metal is an excellent conductor of electricity. So a metal paper clip placed in an electric circuit will conduct whatever current may be in that circuit. If the current is very large, the paperclip may get hot.

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What is conduction curent?

Conduction current refers to the flow of electric charge through a conducting material, such as a metal wire, due to the movement of free electrons. It is one of the mechanisms by which electric current is transmitted in a circuit.


How can a hot metal produce electricity?

When a hot metal is placed in a magnetic field, its electrons start moving due to thermal energy, creating an electric current. This phenomenon is known as thermoelectric effect, where temperature difference across the metal creates voltage and generates electricity.


What are the particles called that carry the electric current through through the metal wires in electrolysis?

The particles that carry electric current through metal wires in electrolysis are electrons. Electrons are negatively charged particles that flow from the negative terminal of the power source to the positive terminal, creating an electrical circuit that drives the electrolysis process.


How does electric current travel?

Electric current travels through a closed circuit, flowing from a higher voltage to a lower voltage. It moves through conductive materials such as wires, where the flow of electrons creates the electric current. The rate of flow of electric current is measured in amperes.


How are electromagnets used in an electric bell?

In an electric bell, an electromagnet is used to create a magnetic field when an electric current flows through it. This magnetic field attracts a metal hammer, causing it to strike the bell and produce sound. The circuit is designed to intermittently break and connect the flow of current to create a ringing effect.

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How does a electric circuit work?

When energy passes through a metal it creates an electric circuit.


What is riostat?

If u are talking something relevant to electric circuit, then it is rheostat and not riostat. It is a device which has metal wire with n no. of turn wound to a metal rod and is attached to electric circuit to decrease the resistance.


How does electricity circuits works?

When energy passes through a metal it creates an electric circuit.


What is the metal piece on the circuit breaker preventing it from tripping?

A circuit breaker is designed so that it will trip when the electric current is too high. That is the purpose of a circuit breaker. If there is a metal piece on the circuit breaker that prevents it from tripping, it is useless. Perhaps someone has altered it.


Connected metal plates in a conducting solution?

When connected metal plates are placed in a conducting solution, they form a simple electrolytic cell. The conducting solution allows ions to move between the plates, completing an electric circuit. This setup can be used for processes such as electroplating or electrolysis.


What is a thin metal wire that is designed to melt when the electric current is too large?

A fuse is a thin metal wire that is designed to melt when the electric current is too large, breaking the circuit and preventing damage to other components.


Why is it important for us to remove the metal jewelry matches ring before working on electric circuit?

the reason one needs to remove metal from one's hands(including fingers or wrist area) is that a circuit can be made if the metal comes in contact with the circuit parts. if this happens, a circuit could be made through the jewelry and the jewelry would then be carrying voltage and/or current which of course, would be attached to the person wearing it! This would be a short circuit causing damage to the circuit, and also to the person wearing the jewelry...so watch out!


What is needed for an electric circuit light up a light bulb?

i have plans to make a lightbulb glow. to complete the circuit, what can i use? these are my options ....a copper penny,a plastic comb,a metal clip,or an iron nail?


What is conduction curent?

Conduction current refers to the flow of electric charge through a conducting material, such as a metal wire, due to the movement of free electrons. It is one of the mechanisms by which electric current is transmitted in a circuit.


What will happen when wood is placed in mercury?

When wood is placed in mercury, nothing significant will happen as mercury is a relatively inert metal and will not react with the wood. The wood will simply float on the surface of the mercury due to the density difference between the two materials.


Which configuration would produce an electric current?

An electric current can be produced by connecting a power source (such as a battery) to a closed circuit that includes a conductive material, like a metal wire. When the circuit is closed, the power source creates a flow of electrons through the wire, generating an electric current.


What do fuses do?

Structure and use of a fuse: A fuse contains of a metal contact cap,glass casing,thin metal wire with a low melting point.When the electric appliances is faluty,the excess electric current will flow through the crcuit.Owing to the heating effect of elecric current,a large amount of heat will be produced.The circuit may thus occured a fire.The installation of fuse can stop excessive electric current.the low melting point thin wire in the fuse will melt and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.But fuse is quite unconvenient that after it's bruned out,you need to replace a new one. fuse rating: fuse rating refers to the amount of electric current that can flow through the fuse without melting the thin metal wire.The higher rating can provide larger electric current.We should choose a greater ampere fuse than the electric appliances in order to prevent the breaking of circuit when electric appliances are working normally. The similar appliances:Circuit Breaker The use of a circuit breaker is similar to a fuse.When an electric current increases suddening and exceeds the circuit breaker's raging,the circuit breaker will turn to"OFF" switch automatically and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.It's more convenient than a fuse cause you only need to turn to"ON"switch when reconnected.