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open circuit [′ō·pən ′sər·kət] (electricity) An electric circuit that has been broken, so that there is no complete path for current flow. Open circuit A condition in an electric circuit in which there is no path for current between two points; examples are a broken wire and a switch in the open, or off, position. Open-circuit voltage is the potential difference between two points in a circuit when a branch (current path) between the points is open-circuited. Open-circuit voltage is measured by a voltmeter which has a very high resistance (theoretically infinite). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Very often, new loads are added to any electric panel that might have an open circuit breaker, regardless of their importance. International gymnastics officials have tightened the eligibility requirements for gymnasts in recent years, citing the trend of ever-younger girls competing not on the junior level but as adults on the physically demanding open circuit. With FLEXITERM, the open circuit occurs in a small area of the termination meaning little or no degradation to the capacitor's performance. |
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