Question

Distinguish between Open circuit and Closed circuit.

May 9, 2024

Answer

	Open circuit	Closed circuit
(i)	Circuit having a gap in its path.	Circuit which forms a complete path.
(ii)	The bulb does not light up in this circuit.	The bulb lights up in this circuit.

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