Closed Circuit:
A closed circuit is complete and connected. Electricity can flow all the way around it.
Example: When you flip on a light switch, you close the circuit, and electricity flows through to light up the bulb.
Open Circuit:
An open circuit is broken or disconnected. Electricity cannot flow because there’s a gap somewhere in the circuit.
Example: When you flip off a light switch, you open the circuit, stopping the flow of electricity, and the light goes off.
Key Difference:
Closed Circuit: Electricity flows, so devices work.
Open Circuit: Electricity stops, so devices turn off.
What happens to the components in an open circuit when the circuit is broken?
How do switches function in controlling closed and open circuits?
What are the safety implications of working with closed and open circuits?
How can you troubleshoot a circuit to determine if it is open or closed?
Can you provide examples of devices that operate using a closed circuit?